How do Japanese people work?

Did you know that there is a word that describes one of the ways in which Japanese people work? This word really reflects the diligent nature of the Japanese style of working culture.

Can you guess what that word is?

彼は（　　　）と勉強を続け、

JLPT N1に合格した。

He continued to study diligently

and passed the JLPT N1

Choose an answer from 1～4.

① こつこつ
② ねちねち
③ すらすら
④ いらいら

Vocabulary

勉強（べんきょう）する　to study
合格（ごうかく）する　　to pass

答えは・・・The answer is・・・

① こつこつ

Today's phrase

こつこつ、こつこつと diligently, persevere, keep going steadily

例文 / Example sentence :

・株式投資（かぶしきとうし）はこつこつと続けるのが一番いい。
The best way to invest in stocks is to keep going at it.

・この仕事は、コツコツ真面目（まじめ）に取り組むことができる人に向いている。
This job is suited for people who can work hard and diligently.