堅持 けんじ adhering to (a view, policy, etc.) #5,617 Meanings noun, takes する, transitive adhering to (a view, policy, etc.); sticking to; holding fast to; steadfastly maintaining Its kanji 堅 ケン · かた.い、-がた.い strict, hard, solid, tough, tight, reliable 持 ジ · も.つ、-も.ち、も.てる hold, have