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

  • 頑丈な家

    sturdy house

    頑丈な物

    sturdy object

    頑丈な作り

    strongly-built

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.

メガネ屋さんで、とても頑丈なメガネを作ってもらいました。

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

Kanji Composition