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A1 Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

地道(じみち)steady, honest, sober, straightforward

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    1. Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun

      1.

      steady, honest, sober, straightforward, reliable

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    地道 【じみち】

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      地道(じみち)努力(どりょく)をしたので(むく)われるはずです。

      Since I have made steady and honest efforts, I should be rewarded. {steady, honest, sober, straightforward}

      • N1

      社長(しゃちょう)地道(じみち)(はたら)いている社員(しゃいん)評価(ひょうか)しています。

      The president appreciates employees who work steadily and honestly. {steady, honest, sober, straightforward}

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      地道(じみち)研究(けんきゅう)(かさ)ねてもあまり成果(せいか)()られなかった。

      Even though I conducted steady research, I didn't achieve much results. {steady, honest, sober, straightforward}

      • N1

      助言(じょげん)(はん)して地道(じみち)努力(どりょく)をしなかった息子(むすこ)はやはり受験(じゅけん)失敗(しっぱい)した。

      Despite the advice, my son who didn't make a steady effort indeed failed the exam. {steady, honest, sober, straightforward}

      • N1

      一度(いちど)水商売(みずしょうばい)などでお(かね)(かせ)いでしまうと、地道(じみち)(はたら)くことが出来(でき)なくなります。

      Once you start making money in the nightlife business, such as bars or clubs, it becomes difficult to work in a steady, straightforward manner. {steady, honest, sober, straightforward}

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