堅
strict · hard · solid · tough · tight · reliable
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
臤 + earth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hard and earth. Hard earth.
Symbolism
Solid, steady, hard. Represents firmness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
堅忍不抜
けんにんふばつ
indomitable perseverance; invincible fortitude; indomitable perseverance
志操堅固
しそうけんご
being faithful to one's principles; being of firm purpose and deep commitment; constancy; being faithful to one's principles
要害堅固
ようがいけんご
(a fortress being) impregnable; unassailable; (a fortress being) impregnable
意志堅固
いしけんご
strong determination; strong-willed; having strong will power; strong determination
堅白同異
けんぱくどうい
sophism; sophistry; quibbling; sophism
堅牢堅固
けんろうけんご
firm and solid; stout and durable; firm and solid
道心堅固
どうしんけんご
being of firm (unshakable) faith and strict practice; being of firm (unshakable) faith and strict practice
堅塞固塁
けんさいこるい
impregnable fortress; heavily guarded fort; impregnable fortress
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 堅 mean in Japanese?
堅 means strict, hard, solid, tough, tight, reliable.
How do you read 堅?
On'yomi: ケン (KEN). Kun'yomi: かた.い、-がた.い (katai, gatai).
How many strokes does 堅 have?
堅 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 堅 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 堅 (strict, hard, solid, tough, tight, reliable) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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