硬い
かたい
katai
JLPT N5adjectiveVocabularyLevel 5 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
硬い (かたい (katai)) means "Hard". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Hard
Also : Solid · Tough · Firm
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Example Sentences
この本は硬いです。
このほんはかたいです。
This book is hard.
この本はとても硬いです。
このほんはとてもかたいです。
This book is very hard.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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