It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 硬い
Meaning: “hard,” “stiff,” “firm,” or “tough.”
Examples
- カメは身を守るために硬い甲羅で覆われている。 A turtle has a hard shell for protection.
- あの石は硬く、どんなに叩いても砕けない。
That stone is hard and cannot be broken no matter how hard you hit it.
- 緊張しているのか、彼の表情は硬いままだ。
Maybe he’s nervous, his expression remains stiff.