硬
Kanji · N2
硬 / stiff
Kanji for stiff or hard.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かた.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
硬 carries the meaning stiff or hard.
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Common compounds with 硬
硬直こうちょくstiffening / rigidity / rigor
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