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堅
solid · firm · hard · steadfast
N1On: けんKun: かた
Memory Aid
'KEN' — This kanji represents something that is *firm* and *solid*. Imagine an extremely *KEN*-etic (kinetic) person who is *firm* in their actions and always *solid* in their resolve.
Vocabulary
堅いかたいhard, firm, strong
堅実けんじつsteady, reliable, sound
堅固けんごsolid, strong, firm
堅苦しいかたくるしいstiff, formal, rigid
堅牢けんろうrobust, solid, strong
Example Sentences
その岩はとても堅い。
That rock is very hard.
彼は堅実な仕事ぶりで信頼されています。
He is trusted for his steady work ethic.
この建物は地震にも堅固です。
This building is strong against earthquakes.
彼の話し方は少し堅苦しい。
His way of speaking is a bit stiff.