かたい
N4緊い
硬い固い堅い
[katai]
Definitions
1.adjective (keiyoushi)
hard; solid; tough
2.adjective (keiyoushi)
stiff; tight; wooden; unpolished (e.g. writing)
3.adjective (keiyoushi)
strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved)
4.adjective (keiyoushi)
safe; steady; honest; steadfast
5.adjective (keiyoushi)
obstinate; stubborn
6.adjective (keiyoushi)
bookish; formal; stuffy
Example Sentences
このパンは少し緊い気がする。
This bread feels a bit hard.
この蓋は緊くて開けられない。
This lid is so tight I can't open it.
握手が緊くて手が痛かった。
The handshake was so firm my hand hurt.