堅持

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 堅持(けんじ) means firmly upholding a policy or position.
• Basic usage: It describes sticking to a basic policy during negotiations or continuing to uphold a stance.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Firm resolve in maintaining something
  • 維持 focuses on maintaining a state; 堅持 emphasizes resolve in holding firmly to a policy, belief, or similar commitment.