Kanji · N1

/ stubborn

Kanji for stubborn, foolish, or firmly.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
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

がんばれhang in there / go for it / keep at it
がんじょうsolid / firm / stout
がんばるto persevere / to persist / to keep at it
がんこstubborn / obstinate / pigheaded
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