hard in Japanese
hard in Japanese is 濃い, 硬い, 難しい — hard means solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
hard in Japanese
濃い
Pronounced: koi
(of drink or drugs) Strong.
硬い
Pronounced: katai
Resistant to pressure; difficult to break, cut, or penetrate.
難しい
Pronounced: muzukashii
Difficult or requiring a lot of effort to do, understand, experience, or deal with.
困難
Pronounced: konnan
Difficult or requiring a lot of effort to do, understand, experience, or deal with.
熱心
Pronounced: nesshin
(manner) With much force or effort.
What does "hard" mean?
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adj Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
"Diamonds are famously the hardest naturally occurring material."
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adj Difficult; requiring a lot of effort, skill, or endurance.
"The exam was much harder than anyone expected."
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adj Severe, harsh, or lacking sympathy.
"He took a hard line with anyone who broke the rules."
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adv With a lot of force or effort.
"She worked hard all summer to save enough for college."
hard in a sentence
- Diamonds are famously the hardest naturally occurring material.
- The bread had gone hard after sitting out overnight.
- The exam was much harder than anyone expected.
- It was hard to say goodbye after so many years together.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "hard" in Japanese?
"hard" in Japanese is 濃い, 硬い, 難しい. hard means: Solid and firm; not easily broken, cut, or dented.
How do you pronounce 濃い?
"hard" in Japanese is 濃い, pronounced "koi".
How do you use "hard" in a sentence?
Example: "Diamonds are famously the hardest naturally occurring material." In Japanese, "hard" is 濃い, 硬い, 難しい.
Are there other ways to say "hard" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "hard": 濃い, 硬い, 難しい, 困難, 熱心.
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