standing firm; holding out; perseverance
Noun form of 踏ん張る, referring to the act of bracing oneself physically or mentally, or the determination to endure a difficult situation.
We lacked the final push to hold out.
This is the moment to show your grit.
one more effort; one last push
Standard kanji spelling for the noun form of 踏ん張る.
Kana spelling is common in informal writing.
Noun form of the verb 踏ん張る (ふんばる), which is a compound of 踏む (to step) and 張る (to stretch/become taut). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word conveys the image of planting one's feet firmly and resisting force.