強硬
きょうこう
kyoukou
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 85 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
強硬 (きょうこう (kyoukou)) means "Firm". It is read きょうこう (kyoukou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Firm
Also : Tough · Strong · Stubborn · Hard-line
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Example Sentences
この本は強硬です。
このほんはきょうこうです。
This book is strong.
この本はとても強硬です。
このほんはとてもきょうこうです。
This book is very strong.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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