Quick answer
硬 is the kanji for "Hard / Stiff". A common reading is かた.い (katai). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Hard / Stiff
Also : Hard · Stiff
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 硬 represents 'STIFF'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of stiff.
On-reading: こう — sounds like 'ko' in 'coat'. Kun-reading: かた.い.
Example Sentences
硬直した考え方では、変化に対応できません。
こうちょくしたかんがえかたでは、へんかにたいおうできません。
With rigid thinking, you cannot respond to change.
硬い姿勢を崩さずに、自分の意見を主張しました。
かたいしせいをくずさずに、じぶんのいけんをしゅちょうしました。
Without breaking my firm stance, I asserted my opinion.
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