雑ざっ草そう魂だましい

noun

tenacity of weeds; stubbornness of weeds

Refers to the resilient, persistent spirit likened to weeds that grow back no matter how many times they are cut down. Often used in sports or self-help contexts.

• 彼かれの雑ざっ草そう魂だましいが、チームを勝しょう利りに導みちびいた。

  His weed-like tenacity led the team to victory.

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

die-hard spirit

Colloquial extension emphasizing an unyielding, never-give-up attitude. Often used as a compliment for someone who perseveres against odds.

• あの選せん手しゅはまさに雑ざっ草そう魂だましいだ。

  That player truly has a die-hard spirit.

• 雑ざっ草そう魂だましいで最さい後ごまであきらめなかった。

  With a die-hard spirit, I didn't give up until the very end.