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硬直

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 硬直

うちょく
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #4331
1

stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification

Examples
壁のまわりのバレリーナ達は筋肉が硬直しないように脚と足先を伸ばしています。
The ballerinas around the walls are stretching their legs and feet so their muscles will not become stiff.

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 1101
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

stiff
hard

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた.い
8 strokes
Frequency: 246
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

straightaway
honesty
frankness
fix
repair

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョク
ジキ
ジカ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ただ.ちに
なお.す
-なお.す
なお.る
なお.き
す.ぐ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
すぐ
なお
のう
のお
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