硬い【かたい】
Frequency rank: 1,878.
- hard; solid; toughesp. 固い and 堅い for wood, 硬い for metal and stone
- stiff; tight; wooden; unpolished (e.g. writing)
- strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved)
- safe; steady; honest; steadfast
- obstinate; stubborn
- bookish; formal; stuffyantonym: 砕けた
adjective (keiyoushi)
Generated: Used to describe something that has a firm texture or structure, such as materials or physical objects.
Generated: Often describes materials that do not bend easily, or writing that lacks fluidity and seems forced.
Generated: Refers to an object or material that maintains its shape and stability under pressure or movement.
Generated: Used to describe a person or situation that is reliable and trustworthy.
Generated: Describes a person who is unwilling to change their opinions or behavior, often in a negative sense.
Generated: Refers to a style that is overly formal or serious, lacking in casualness or warmth.