頑
Kanji · N1
頑 / stubborn
Kanji for stubborn, foolish, or firmly.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ガン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かたく.な | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
頑 carries the meaning stubborn, foolish, or firmly.
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Common compounds with 頑
頑張れがんばれhang in there / go for it / keep at it
頑丈がんじょうsolid / firm / stout
頑張るがんばるto persevere / to persist / to keep at it
頑固がんこstubborn / obstinate / pigheaded
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