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固執

Readings

Kana: こしつ、こしゅう
Romaji: koshitsu, koshū
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Definition

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adherence (e.g. to ideas, beliefs, a pet theory) (negative nuance); persistence; insistence; stubbornness

Kanji

Readings: コ、 かた.める、 かた.まる、 かた.まり、 かた.い
Meanings: harden, set, clot, curdle
Readings: シツ、 シュウ、 と.る
Meanings: tenacious, take hold, grasp, take to heart

Example Sentences

(かれ)原案(げんあん)固執(こしつ)した。
➥He adhered to the original plan.
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(かれ)(わたし)意見(いけん)固執(こしつ)する。
➥He persists in his opinion.
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(かれ)自分(じぶん)(かんが)えに固執(こしつ)した。
➥He persisted in his opinion.
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(かれ)計画(けいかく)固執(こしつ)した。
➥He persisted in his project.
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(かれ)自分(じぶん)持論(じろん)固執(こしつ)した。
➥He adhered to his own theory.
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(かれ)自分(じぶん)確信(かくしん)固執(こしつ)する。
➥He persists in his confidence.
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