(adj) quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness, Syn. persevering, Example:a diligent (or patient) worker; with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business
[けいぞくはちからなり, keizokuhachikaranari] (exp) persevering through something difficult makes one stronger; whatever doesn't kill us only makes us stronger; slow but steady wins the race