Meaning
根性 (こんじょう, konjou) is a bonus vocabulary word meaning “guts, willpower, spirit”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 11
彼にはなかなか根性があるよ
He has a lot of guts.
根性が曲がっている.
His character is warped [twisted].
あの男には根性がない.
He has no guts.
彼は根性が腐っている.
He is corrupt at heart.
君はすごく根性があるね。
You've got a lot of guts.
レタスは浅根性の野菜だ。
Lettuce is a shallow-rooted vegetable.
貧乏すると乞食根性が出る.
Poverty brings out the worst in men.
貧乏するとこじき根性がでる。
When a man becomes poor, the beggar in him will come out.
大盛りの「ド根性ラーメン」で有名。
Famous for a large helping of 'Guts Ramen.'
彼は結構しぶといね。転んでもただでは起きぬ、いい根性しているよ。
He's a tenacious guy who always manages to come out on top. He's the kind of guy who can turn any situation to his advantage.
セッティングは整えておいたから、後はまーくんが根性見せなきゃダメだからね?
I've set the stage so now you just have to show some guts, OK?