KANJI
頑
stubborn
obstinate, firm, strong, tough
Kun'yomi
かたく
On'yomi
がん
Example sentences
彼は頑固な性格なので、なかなか他の人の意見を聞き入れません。
He has a stubborn personality, so he rarely listens to other people's opinions.
このテーブルは頑丈な木材でできているので、長く使えそうです。
This table is made of sturdy wood, so it seems like it can be used for a long time.
彼女は自分の非を認めようとせず、頑なに主張を繰り返した。
She refused to admit her fault and stubbornly repeated her claim.
Practice exercises
1
頑
Answer
がん
2
頑
Answer
stubbornfirmresolute
3
頑張る
to persist; to do one's best
Answer
がんばる
4
頑丈
sturdy; robust; strong
Answer
がんじょう
5
頑固
stubborn; obstinate
Answer
がんこ
6
頑健
robust; sturdy; in good health
Answer
がんけん