Meaning of しつこい in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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しつこい, しつっこいJLPT 2
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Romajishitsukoi, shitsukkoi
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjective (keiyoushi)
- Meaning
- insistent; obstinate; persistent; tenacious
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy; greasy
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Example Sentences
しつこい, しつっこい used in context
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会場に着くと早速担当者に「この絵は将来必ず値が上がる。 」などとしつこく言われ、契約書にサインしてしまった。
When I reached the hall right away the person in charge unrelentingly said things like "This painting is certain to increase in value in the future," and I went and signed the contract.
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She's really persistent, Shinobu is. I think I might be out-stubborned.
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Crude persuasion is to persistently egg someone on.
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They importune their parents for money.
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They were urgent in their demand.
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He pressed me for a prompt reply.
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