JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
頑 — stubborn
- Reading
- ガン・かたく
- Meaning
- stubborn; foolish; firmly
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
頑 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ガン・かたく and it means stubborn; foolish; firmly. 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.
頑 appears in everyday japanese words such as 頑丈 (solid) and 頑固 (stubbornness).
Japanese words containing 頑
Frequently asked questions
What does 頑 mean in Japanese?
頑 means stubborn; foolish; firmly in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 頑 read?
頑 is read ガン・かたく. Reading it inside real words — 頑丈 and 頑固 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 頑 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 頑 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 頑 in a word?
A common word containing 頑 is 頑丈 (がんじょう) — "solid". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 頑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 頑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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