What does the kanji 堅 mean?

The kanji 堅 (katai) means "strict, hard, solid, tough, tight, reliable". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "katai"?

"katai" is written with the kanji 堅, meaning "strict, hard, solid, tough, tight, reliable". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) けん (ken), kunyomi (native Japanese) かたい (katai). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 堅?

Write 堅 ("strict") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.