Translation guide
The quality of being resolute, firm, and unwavering in purpose, loyalty, or belief. In Japanese, this is expressed through nouns describing mental fortitude, adjectives for unwavering attitudes, and verbs for enduring or persisting.
Describing a person's resolute and unchanging commitment to a goal or principle.
Literally 'immovable mind', this is a common term for an unshakable spirit, often used in martial arts or personal development contexts.
彼はどんな困難にも不動心を保った。
He maintained steadfastness in the face of any difficulty.
A phrase meaning 'firm will', emphasizing a solid and unwavering determination.
彼女は確固たる意志で目標を達成した。
She achieved her goal with steadfast determination.
A Buddhist-derived term meaning 'irreversible resolve', used for an unyielding commitment, often in serious or spiritual contexts.
彼は不退転の決意で事業に取り組んだ。
He tackled the business with steadfast resolve.
Expressing unwavering loyalty to a person, group, or cause.
The standard term for loyalty or fidelity, often used in contexts of allegiance to a country, organization, or person.
彼の忠誠心は揺るがなかった。
His steadfast loyalty never wavered.
Refers to constancy and integrity in adhering to one's principles, often in the face of temptation or pressure.
A more literary term for moral steadfastness or fidelity to one's principles.
彼は操守の固い人物だ。
He is a person of steadfast moral character.
Focusing on the action of remaining firm over time, often in adversity.
Means perseverance or endurance, emphasizing the ability to withstand hardship patiently.
成功には忍耐が必要だ。
Steadfast endurance is necessary for success.
A phrase meaning 'to continue tenaciously', highlighting persistent effort.
彼は粘り強く研究を続けた。
He steadfastly continued his research.
Means 'indomitable' or 'unyielding', often used in the phrase 不屈の精神 (indomitable spirit).
Describing a state of being resolute and not easily swayed.
An adjective meaning 'firm' or 'resolute', used to describe attitudes or actions.
彼は断固たる態度で拒否した。
He refused with a steadfast attitude.
A verb meaning 'unshakable' or 'unwavering', often used to describe beliefs or feelings.
彼の信念は揺るがない。
His conviction is steadfast.
A four-character compound meaning 'firm and unshakable', used in formal or written contexts.
不動心 (immovable mind) emphasizes mental composure and unshakability, while 忍耐 (endurance) focuses on patiently bearing hardship. Use 不動心 for inner strength and 忍耐 for persistent effort.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all nuances of 'steadfastness'. Choose the term that best matches the specific aspect (determination, loyalty, endurance, firmness) you want to convey.
彼女は節操を守り通した。
She remained steadfast in her principles.
His steadfast spirit brought victory.
彼の決意は確固不動だ。
His resolve is steadfast.