頑固
がんこ
ganko
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 84 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
頑固 (がんこ (ganko)) means "Stubborn". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Stubborn
Also : Obstinate · Pigheaded
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Example Sentences
彼は頑固な性格のため、人の意見を絶対に聞かない。
かれはがんこなせいかくのため、ひとのいけんをぜったいにきかない。
Due to his stubborn nature, he never listens to anyone's opinions.
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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