堅
Kanji · N1
堅 / strict
Kanji for strict, hard, or solid.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かた.い、-がた.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
堅 carries the meaning strict, hard, or solid.
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Common compounds with 堅
手堅いてがたいsound / sure / safe
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