What is the Kanji for 'Stubborn'? | 頑

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Stubborn' is 頑.

kanji

頑

Meaning

Stubborn

Reading

onyomiがん

gan

Parts

元Origin 頁Page

Example Word

頑固: stubborn. The Japanese adjectival noun '頑固 (がんこ)' means 'stubborn'. It is used to describe someone who is unyielding or inflexible in their opinions, attitudes, or behavior. This word often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that the person is unreasonably resistant to change or compromise. For example: my grandfather is stubborn「私の祖父は頑固だ」(わたしのそふはがんこだ). He is too stubborn to admit his mistake「彼は間違いを認めるには頑固すぎる」(かれはまちがいをみとめるにはがんこすぎる). The term can also be used to describe objects or situations that are difficult to change or fix, such as a 'stubborn stain' (頑固な汚れ, がんこなよごれ).

Radical

頁

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1535

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 頑

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

kanji

元

Meaning

Origin

radical

頁

Meaning

Page

Words Using 頑

This kanji is used in 3 words:

word

頑張る

Meaning

Persist

word

頑固

Meaning

Stubborn

word

頑丈

Meaning

Sturdy

Kanji Related to 頑 Through the Part 元

These 3 kanji contain the part 元 as well.

kanji

完

Meaning

Complete

kanji

冠

Meaning

Crown, Cap

kanji

玩

Meaning

Toy

Kanji Related to 頑 Through the Part 頁

These 21 kanji contain the part 頁 as well.

kanji

題

Meaning

Topic

kanji

類

Meaning

Kind, Type

kanji

頼

Meaning

Ask, Trust

kanji

預

Meaning

Deposit

kanji

額

Meaning

Amount, Forehead

kanji

願

Meaning

Request, Wish

kanji

順

Meaning

Order, Obey

kanji

領

Meaning

Territory

kanji

項

Meaning

Clause, Paragraph

kanji

傾

Meaning

Incline, Lean

kanji

頻

Meaning

Frequently, Frequent

kanji

顧

Meaning

Look back, Review

kanji

煩

Meaning

Vexed, Anxiety

kanji

頒

Meaning

Partition, Distribute widely

kanji

顕

Meaning

Appear, Manifest

kanji

頂

Meaning

Crown, Accept

kanji

寡

Meaning

Few, Widow

kanji

須

Meaning

Necessary

kanji

頃

Meaning

Approximate

kanji

頓

Meaning

Immediate

kanji

顎

Meaning

Chin

Learn the Kanji 頑

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What does 頑 mean?

頑 means 'Stubborn'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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