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What is the Kanji for 'Hard'? | 固

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Hard', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Hard' is 固.

    kanji

    固

    Meaning

    Hard

    Reading

    kunyomiかた

    kata

    onyomiこ

    ko

    Parts

    古Old 囗Box

    Example Word

    固い: hard. The Japanese adjective '固い (かたい)' primarily means 'hard'. It is used to describe something that is physically firm or rigid, such as a hard object or surface. For example: this bread is hard「このパンは固い」(このパンはかたい). Additionally, '固い' can also describe something that is strict, unyielding, or inflexible in a metaphorical sense, such as a strict rule or a firm belief. For example: his attitude is firm「彼の態度は固い」(かれのたいどはかたい). It is important to note that '固い' can also imply reliability or steadfastness in certain contexts, such as a strong friendship or a solid plan. For example: their friendship is strong「彼らの友情は固い」(かれらのゆうじょうはかたい).

    Radical

    囗

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    765

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 固

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    古

    Meaning

    Old

    radical

    囗

    Meaning

    Box

固 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 3 other kanji:

    kanji

    箇

    Meaning

    Item, Counter for articles

    kanji

    個

    Meaning

    Individual

    kanji

    錮

    Meaning

    To tie, Confinement

Words Using 固

This kanji is used in 8 words:

    word

    固より

    Meaning

    Originally, Naturally

    word

    固まり

    Meaning

    Lump

    word

    頑固

    Meaning

    Stubborn

    word

    固定

    Meaning

    Fixation

    word

    固まる

    Meaning

    Solidify, Harden

    word

    固有

    Meaning

    Inherent

    word

    固い

    Meaning

    Hard

    word

    固める

    Meaning

    Strengthen, Harden

Kanji Related to 固 Through the Part 古

These 6 kanji contain the part 古 as well.

    kanji

    克

    Meaning

    Overcome

    kanji

    故

    Meaning

    Reason, Deceased

    kanji

    枯

    Meaning

    Wither

    kanji

    苦

    Meaning

    Suffer

    kanji

    享

    Meaning

    Receive

    kanji

    居

    Meaning

    Reside, Be

Kanji Related to 固 Through the Part 囗

These 8 kanji contain the part 囗 as well.

    kanji

    面

    Meaning

    Face, Surface

    kanji

    圏

    Meaning

    Sphere, Range

    kanji

    囚

    Meaning

    Prisoner, Criminal

    kanji

    団

    Meaning

    Group, Association

    kanji

    困

    Meaning

    Trouble, Distress

    kanji

    吟

    Meaning

    Recite, Recital

    kanji

    吹

    Meaning

    Breathe out, Blow

    kanji

    図

    Meaning

    Map

Learn the Kanji 固

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 固 mean?

固 means 'Hard'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.