Meaning of かたい in Japanese
Definition of かたい
- (n) negligence; carelessness; mistake
- (adj-i) hard; solid; tough
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stiff; tight; wooden; unpolished (e.g. writing)
このふたは固くて取れない。
This lid is too tight for me to open. - strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved)
- safe; steady; honest; steadfast
- obstinate; stubborn
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bookish; formal; stuffy
固いこと言うなよ。
You don't have to be so formal.
- (n) ankle strap (for fastening a shoe)