tough in Japanese
tough in Japanese is 硬い, きつい, たいへん — tough means strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
tough in Japanese
硬い
Pronounced: katai
(of food) Difficult to cut or chew.
きつい
Pronounced: kitsui
(of weather, etc.) Harsh or severe.
たいへん
Pronounced: taihen
(of weather, etc.) Harsh or severe.
辛い
Pronounced: karai
(of weather, etc.) Harsh or severe.
What does "tough" mean?
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adjective Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
"These work boots are made from tough leather."
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adjective Difficult to cut or chew, describing food.
"The steak was overcooked and tough."
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adjective Physically or mentally hardy; able to endure difficulty.
"You have to be tough to survive a winter that cold."
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adjective Difficult or demanding, describing a situation, task, or question.
"That was a tough exam."
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tough in a sentence
- These work boots are made from tough leather.
- Children's school bags need to be tough enough to survive daily wear.
- The steak was overcooked and tough.
- The meat was so tough that I could hardly chew it.
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What is "tough" in Japanese?
"tough" in Japanese is 硬い, きつい, たいへん. tough means: Strong and resilient; not easily broken, worn out, or damaged.
How do you pronounce 硬い?
"tough" in Japanese is 硬い, pronounced "katai".
How do you use "tough" in a sentence?
Example: "These work boots are made from tough leather." In Japanese, "tough" is 硬い, きつい, たいへん.
Are there other ways to say "tough" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "tough": 硬い, きつい, たいへん, 辛い.
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