Word details

堅苦しい

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 堅苦しい.

Dictionary

Entry

堅苦しいたくるしたぐるし~い Adj.Freq #11163
1

formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious

Examples
堅苦しいことはぬきにしましょう。
Let's dispense with formalities.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

strict, hard, solid, tough, tight, reliable

12 strokesFrequency 1,049JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ケン

Kun

かた.い-がた.い

Nanori

きん

suffering, trial, worry, hardship, feel bitter, scowl

8 strokesFrequency 623JLPT N2Grade 3

On

Kun

くる.しい-ぐる.しいくる.しむくる.しめるにが.いにが.る

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