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固い
adjective (keiyoushi)
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かたい
adjective (keiyoushi)Meanings
- 1.
hard; solid; tough
esp. 固い and 堅い for wood, 硬い for metal and stone
adjective (keiyoushi) - 2.
stiff; tight; wooden; unpolished (e.g. writing)
adjective (keiyoushi) - 3.
strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved)
adjective (keiyoushi) - 4.
safe; steady; honest; steadfast
adjective (keiyoushi) - 5.
obstinate; stubborn
adjective (keiyoushi) - 6.
bookish; formal; stuffy
adjective (keiyoushi)