頑強
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 頑強
1
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tenacious
Examples
当局は地域住民の頑強な抵抗にあった。
The authorities met with unyielding opposition from the locals.
2
tough; sturdy; hardy; strong
Examples
大男が必ずしも頑強だとは限らない。
A big man is not always robust.
Kanji in this Word
頑
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
強
11 strokes
Frequency: 112
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
strong
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
ゴウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つよ.い
つよ.まる
つよ.める
し.いる
こわ.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
すね
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