根負け

こんまけ
Frequency:
1

Giving in after being worn down by someone's persistence; succumbing because one runs out of patience or endurance.

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Examples

子どもが毎日おもちゃをねだるので、つい根負けして買ってあげた。

My child begged for the toy every day, so I finally gave in and bought it.

何度も説明しても納得しないので、彼は根負けして話を切り上げた。

Even after explaining many times, he wouldn't agree, so I gave up and ended the discussion.

交渉で相手の粘り強さに根負けし、条件を受け入れた。

In negotiations I was worn down by the other side's persistence and accepted their terms.

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