こわい

Frequency rank: 5,785. – 5,790. (for form 強い: 140.)

adjective (keiyoushi)

tough; stiff; hardword usually written using kana alone
inflexible; obstinate; stubbornword usually written using kana alone
tired; worn outword usually written using kana aloneHokkaido-ben dialect

Forms

こわいFrequency rank: 5,785. – 5,790.
強い【こわい】Frequency rank: 140.

Generated definitions (experimental)

tough; stiff; hard

This meaning refers to something that has a strong or solid structure, making it difficult to bend, break, or give way.

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This meat is very tough.

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I feel his attitude is very stiff.

inflexible; obstinate; stubborn

This meaning describes a person's unwillingness to change their mind or behavior, often showing a rigid or unyielding nature.

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He has a stubborn personality and doesn't listen to new ideas.

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She always says inflexible things and doesn't bend her opinion.

tired; worn out

This meaning indicates fatigue or exhaustion, often after physical or mental effort.

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Today was a very tiring day.

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He feels worn out after work.

Generated collocations (experimental)

きごう(きごう)a tough look きごう(きごう)a scary story きごう(きごう)a scary experience きごう(きごう)an anxious time きごう(きごう)a frightening face きごう(きごう)a nightmare きごう(きごう)a scary ghost きごう(しいしーきごう)a terrifying scene きごう(きごう)terrifying pressure きごう(きごう)fearsome strength きごう(きごう)a frightening influence きごう(きごう)a daunting mindset

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