Lexical entry

スタミナ

sutamina

Endurance or energy; also used for dishes meant to boost stamina.

Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSemantic ShiftSource uncertain

Meaning

Refers to physical endurance, energy, or vitality. In food contexts, it can describe dishes thought to be stamina-boosting, especially heavy or strongly seasoned meat dishes.

endurance or energy
stamina-boosting food

Examples

Example Sentences

彼はスタミナがあるので、長い距離を走っても疲れない。

かれはスタミナがあるので、ながいきょりをはしってもつかれない。

He has stamina, so he doesn't get tired even when running long distances.

generated example

このスポーツは技術だけでなく、精神的なスタミナも必要だ。

このスポーツはぎじゅつだけでなく、せいしんてきなスタミナもひつようだ。

This sport requires not only skill but also mental stamina.

generated example

エネルギー

Energy, strength, or stamina; also physical energy in the science sense.

エナジー

Energy; vitality or power.

セーブ

To save, reduce, or hold back something.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
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