This is the fourth entry of weekly updated (bilingual) lessons on one of my favorite parts of the Japanese language, 四字熟語（よ・じ・じゅく・ご).
For this special New Year’s post, I chose a 四字熟語 that expresses one of my goals for myself and others for 2012.
ご紹介 (Introduction)：
本日の四字熟語は、「堅忍不抜」。
Today’s four character compound is 堅忍不抜.
堅 けん hard/tough
忍 にん endure
不 ふ non
抜 ばつ pull out/remove
堅忍不抜：どのような辛いことにも負けず、意志強く、動じないこと。
This compound expresses the idea of not being conquered by hard times and having a strong enough will to continue. Basically, unshakable fortitude or perseverance.
例文 (Example Sentences)：
祖父は、農業を堅忍不抜で頑張り営み続けた。
Grandpa continued to manage the farm with perseverance.
堅忍不抜の意志
unshakable will
Along with some good old 切磋琢磨 , I will come out this year a stronger and more confident person. Best wishes to all.
Happy new year!
皆さん、明けましておめでとうございます。
