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がんこ
ganko
Stubbornness, obstinacy
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頑固
がんこ
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Stubbornness, obstinacy
ganko
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana がんこ
Romaji ganko
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What does 頑固 mean in Japanese?
The word 頑固 (がんこ) means "stubbornness, obstinacy" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
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頑固 is read as がんこ (romaji: ganko). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 頑固?
頑固 is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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