stiff in Japanese
stiff in Japanese is 硬い, 固い, 堅い — stiff means rigid; not easily bent or moved.
stiff in Japanese
硬い
Pronounced: katai
(of an, object) Rigid; hard to bend; inflexible.
固い
Pronounced: katai
堅い
Pronounced: katai
(colloquial) Harsh, severe.
凝る
Pronounced: koru
(of, _, muscles or parts of the body) Painful or more rigid than usual as a result of excessive or unaccustomed exercise.
オッサン
Pronounced: ossan
(slang, chiefly, North America) An average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education.
カモ
Pronounced: kamo
(slang) A person who is deceived, as a mark or pigeon in a swindle.
無銭飲食
Pronounced: musen'inshoku
(US, slang) A person who leaves (especially a restaurant) without paying the bill.
食い逃げ
Pronounced: kuinige
(US, slang) A person who leaves (especially a restaurant) without paying the bill.
払い忘れる
To fail to pay that which one owes (implicitly or explicitly) to another, especially by departing hastily.
What does "stiff" mean?
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adjective Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
"The new leather boots were so stiff that I could hardly bend my feet."
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adjective Formal or awkward in manner; not relaxed.
"The two strangers made stiff conversation while they waited for the lift."
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adjective Severe or harsh, especially describing a penalty, competition, or drink.
"The home team faced stiff competition in the final round of the tournament."
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verb Informal: to fail to pay someone what they're owed, especially a tip or bill.
"Some of the diners stiffed the driver and walked off without leaving a tip."
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stiff in a sentence
- The new leather boots were so stiff that I could hardly bend my feet.
- The cardboard was too stiff to fold neatly.
- The two strangers made stiff conversation while they waited for the lift.
- She felt stiff and uneasy at the formal dinner, unsure which fork to use.
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What is "stiff" in Japanese?
"stiff" in Japanese is 硬い, 固い, 堅い. stiff means: Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
How do you pronounce 硬い?
"stiff" in Japanese is 硬い, pronounced "katai".
How do you use "stiff" in a sentence?
Example: "The new leather boots were so stiff that I could hardly bend my feet." In Japanese, "stiff" is 硬い, 固い, 堅い.
Are there other ways to say "stiff" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 9 translations listed for "stiff": 硬い, 固い, 堅い, 凝る, オッサン, カモ.
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