JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
堅 — strict
- Reading
- ケン・かた.い・\~がた.い
- Meaning
- strict; hard; solid; tough; tight; reliable
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
堅 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケン・かた.い・\~がた.い and it means strict; hard; solid; tough; tight; reliable. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
堅 appears in everyday japanese words such as 堅い (hard) and 堅/硬/固い (hard).
Japanese words containing 堅
Frequently asked questions
What does 堅 mean in Japanese?
堅 means strict; hard; solid; tough; tight; reliable in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 堅 read?
堅 is read ケン・かた.い・\~がた.い. Reading it inside real words — 堅い and 堅/硬/固い — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 堅 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 堅 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 堅 in a word?
A common word containing 堅 is 堅い (かたい) — "hard". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 堅 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 堅 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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