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硬
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
かた.い
katai
stiff · hard
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#1101
Radical石stone(5)
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
硬=
石更
stone + 更
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of stone and change. Even harder stone.
Symbolism
Hard, rigid, coin. Represents hardness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
強硬手段
きょうこうしゅだん
tough measure; firm step; strong measure; tough measure
硬軟自在
こうなんじざい
Hard or soft as needed; Adapting flexibly to circumstances