Vocabulary
What does 硬い (かたい, katai) mean?
硬い (かたい, katai) means hard, stiff.
Quick facts| Reading | かたい |
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| Romaji | katai |
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| Part of speech | i-adjective |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
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N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkatai
hard, stiff
- 1i-adjective hard; solid; tough
- 2i-adjective stiff; tight; wooden
- 3i-adjective strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved)
- 4i-adjective safe; steady; honest
- 5i-adjective obstinate; stubborn
Example sentences
このパンは硬くて食べにくい。
This bread is hard and difficult to eat.
緊張して彼の表情は硬いままだった。
He was so nervous his expression stayed stiff.
