執拗

しつよう

Also written しつおう, 執よう

Meanings

1. な-adjective persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate; persevering; stubborn

Kanji

• 執 grasp. Read as シツ.
• 拗 warped. Read as ヨウ.

Example sentences

• 彼は私に迅速な回答を執拗に求めた。
  He pressed me for a prompt reply.

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