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頑健

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

んけん
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #37741
1

robust; fit and healthy; strong; sturdy

Examples
彼はとても頑健だ。
He is strong as a horse.

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 1247
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

stubborn
foolish
firmly

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたく.な
11 strokes
Frequency: 572
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

healthy
health
strength
persistence

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すこ.やか
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
かつ
たけ
たけし
たて
とし
やす
やすし
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