Meaning

Primary

Solid

Alternatives

Firm, Stout, Sturdy

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

A stubborn height is a shorter, stockier height. It makes a person especially solid, firm, and stout.

Reading

がんじょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 頑丈にする

    to make sturdy

    頑丈に作る

    to build sturdily

    頑丈にできる

    to come out sturdily, can make sturdy

Context Sentences

土台はできるだけ頑丈にしておいた方がいいですよ。

You should make the foundation as firm as possible.

この車はとても頑丈にできています。

This car is solidly built.

眼鏡屋さんで、とても頑丈な眼鏡を作ってもらいました。

I had a really solid pair of glasses made by my optician.

Kanji Composition