Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 堅苦しい(かたくるしい) in Japanese

堅苦しい, 固苦しい
Kana Reading
かたくるしい, かたぐるしい
Romaji
katakurushii, katagurushii
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
    Example sentence
    私達に対して実に堅苦しい He is very formal with us.

Examples of 堅苦しい, 固苦しい, かたくるしい, かたぐるしい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

12 strokes

strict, hard, solid, tough, tight, reliable

On'Yomi: ケン

Kun'Yomi: かた.い, -がた.い

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JLPT 2

8 strokes

harden, set, clot, curdle

On'Yomi: コ

Kun'Yomi: かた.める, かた.まる, かた.まり, かた.い

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

suffering, trial, worry, hardship, feel bitter, scowl

On'Yomi: ク

Kun'Yomi: くる.しい, -ぐる.しい, くる.しむ, くる.しめる, にが.い, にが.る

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