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堅っ苦しい 【かたっくるしい】
- [adj-i] formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
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堅 | Strict, Hard, Solid, Tough, Tight, Reliable | ケン | かた.い, -がた.い | |
苦 | Suffering, Trial, Worry, Hardship, Feel Bitter, Scowl | ク | くる.しい, -ぐる.しい, くる.しむ, くる.しめる, にが.い, にが.る | 3 |