堅苦しい
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 堅苦しい
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.
Kanji in this Word
堅
12 strokes
Frequency: 1049
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
strict
hard
solid
tough
tight
reliable
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた.い
-がた.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
きん
苦
8 strokes
Frequency: 623
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
suffering
trial
worry
hardship
feel bitter
scowl
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くる.しい
-ぐる.しい
くる.しむ
くる.しめる
にが.い
にが.る
固
8 strokes
Frequency: 750
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
harden
set
clot
curdle
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた.める
かた.まる
かた.まり
かた.い
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