Translation of Japanese word "頑固" to English
頑固
がんこ
[ganko]
IPA: /ɡaŋkod͡ʑi/
Meaning
AdjectiveRefusing to move or to change one's opinion; obstinate; firmly resisting; persistent in doing something.
How to use
頑固 (ganko) — 'stubborn / obstinate / persistent (illness)'. な-adjective or noun. 頑固な性格 — stubborn personality. 頑固オヤジ — stubborn old man.
🇬🇧 English
stubborn
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 頑固
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): がんこ
Romaji Transcription: ganko
Example Sentences
彼は頑固な性格を持っています。
かれはがんこなせいかたをもっています。
He has a stubborn nature.
彼女は頑固に考えます。
かのじょはがんこにかんがえます。
She thinks stubbornly.
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The Japanese word "頑固" means "stubborn" in English.
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The word "頑固" is read as "がんこ" (ganko). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Express a person with a stubborn nature.".
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