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adjective (keiyoushi)

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adjective (keiyoushi)

Meanings

  1. 1.

    hard; solid; tough

    esp. 固い and 堅い for wood, 硬い for metal and stone

    adjective (keiyoushi)
  2. 2.

    stiff; tight; wooden; unpolished (e.g. writing)

    adjective (keiyoushi)
  3. 3.

    strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved)

    adjective (keiyoushi)
  4. 4.

    safe; steady; honest; steadfast

    adjective (keiyoushi)
  5. 5.

    obstinate; stubborn

    adjective (keiyoushi)
  6. 6.

    bookish; formal; stuffy

    adjective (keiyoushi)