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1 exact word match found in search '固い'
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Most common form: 硬い
1. hard; solid; tough  (esp. 固い amp 堅い for wood, 硬い for metal and stone)
2. stiff; tight; wooden; unpolished (e.g. writing)
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6 words found beginning with '固い'
expression
let's put formalities aside; let's not speak so stiffly
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tight grip
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tight knot
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expression, noun
solemn promise
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stiff collar
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expression, noun
serious topic (of conversation)
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1 word found containing '固い' in any position
expression, 'i' adjective
1. having one's guard up; not showing weak points
2. (of women) resisting attempts of being hit on; being distrustful of potential love interests; prudish  (esp. ガードが堅い)
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