Word

硬い

かたい
CommonJLPT N4

Meanings

  1. I-adjective

    hard; solid; tough

  2. I-adjective

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

  3. I-adjective

    strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved)

  4. I-adjective

    safe; steady; honest; steadfast

  5. I-adjective

    certain; assured; highly likely

  6. I-adjective

    obstinate; stubborn

  7. I-adjective

    bookish; formal; stuffy

  8. I-adjective

    solid (shape or stones)

In Spanish

  1. duro; sólido; duro (al tacto)

Other forms
固い、堅い、緊い

Kanji in this word

Example sentences

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