ねば 粘る Common word JLPT N1 Wanikani level 47 Play audio Show inflections LinksSentence search for 粘るSentence search for ねばるKanji details for 粘Edit in JMdict Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb1. to be sticky; to be adhesiveGodan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb2. to persevere; to persist; to stick to; to hold out; to linger Discussions Log in to talk about this word.