English–Japanese
“hard” in Japanese
How to say “hard” in Japanese
“Hard” in Japanese is 硬い (katai).
Describes something that resists pressure and does not yield or soften easily.
Example sentences with 硬い
この石は硬いです。ko no ishi wa kata i de su
This stone is hard.
時間がたつと、ご飯が硬くなります。ji kan ga ta tsu to go han ga kata ku na ri ma su
Rice gets hard as time passes.
Tips for using 硬い
- In everyday Japanese, 硬い (katai) can describe bread that has lost moisture, so it often suggests an unpleasantly firm texture rather than simple solidity.
Other Japanese words for “hard”
懸命に働きます。ken mei ni hatara ki ma su
I work hard.
この仕事はきついです。ko no shi goto wa ki tsu i de su
This job is hard.
今日はつらいです。kyō wa tsu ra i de su
Today is hard for me.
この運動は苦しいです。ko no un dō wa kuru shi i de su
This exercise is hard.
毎日、一生懸命に勉強します。mai nichi is shō ken mei ni ben kyō shi ma su
I study hard every day.
この宿題はハードです。ko no shuku dai wa hā do de su
This homework is hard.