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持久 (じきゅう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
endurance ; persistence ; holding out
Refers to continuing or holding out over a long time, especially physical stamina or strategic persistence. The standalone する use is possible but somewhat formal; compounds like 持久力 and 持久戦 are very common.
は
持じ
久きゅう
し
て
救きゅう
援えん
を
待ま
っ
た
。
The defenders held out and waited for reinforcements.
Similar words 持じ 続ぞく Means continuation or sustaining over time more broadly; 持久 emphasizes enduring or holding out, often against fatigue or pressure.
忍にん 耐たい Emphasizes patience and mental endurance through hardship; 持久 can be more physical, strategic, or stamina-related.
耐たい 久きゅう Often refers to durability or resistance to wear and stress, especially of objects or materials; 持久 is more about lasting effort or endurance.
Etymology A Sino-Japanese compound written with 持, associated with holding or maintaining, and 久, associated with a long time. This component explanation reflects the conventional spelling and meaning.
