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Kanji 硬: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 硬: stiff, hard

Key takeaways

Kanji 硬: stiff, hard. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

stiffhard

On reading

コウ

Kun reading

かた.い

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 硬

stiff, hard

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

石 + 更

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

It signifies a property as hard as a stone (石). It describes a state so stiff and solid that it is difficult to change (更) or alter its shape.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

コウ
  • 強硬きょうこう

    firm / unyielding / strong

  • 硬貨こうか

    coin

Kun reading

かた.い
  • 硬いかたい

    hard / solid / tough

Commonly used words

  • 強硬
    きょうこう

    firm / unyielding / strong

  • 硬貨
    こうか

    coin

  • 硬い
    かたい

    hard / solid / tough

Example sentences

Example 1

彼は強に意見を主張した。

Translation

He firmly insisted on his opinion.

Example 2

な態度で交渉が続いた。

Translation

The negotiation continued with a firm stance.

Example 3

ポケットに貨がたくさんある。

Translation

I have a lot of coins in my pocket.

Example 4

貨でバスの料金を払った。

Translation

I paid the bus fare with coins.

Kanji 硬: stiff, hard | Daily Nihongo