Jiten beta

堅(かた)い
Rank #7,797

Meanings

  • adjective (keiyoushi)
    1. hard; solid; tough
  • 2. stiff; tight; wooden; unpolished (e.g. writing)
  • 3. strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved)
  • 4. safe; steady; honest; steadfast
  • 5. obstinate; stubborn
  • 6. bookish; formal; stuffy

Readings

硬い
(41%)
固い
(36%)
堅い
(13%)
かたい
(8%)
緊い
(<0.1%)
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