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堅苦しい 【かたくるしい】

  1. [adj-i] formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
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