堅固

• 読み: けんご
• ローマ字: kengo
• 漢字の分解: 堅 (ken/kata) — hard, firm; 固 (ko/kata) — solid, fixed, stubborn
• 発音: /keŋɡo/

意味

Solid; firm; strong; steadfast. Physically or spiritually unshakeable and resistant to force or change.

A na-adjective used to describe both physical structures (fortifications, walls) and abstract qualities (resolve, beliefs, character). Implies not just strength but also stability and reliability. Often used in formal or literary contexts to praise resilience or unwavering commitment.

例文

1. 城壁は堅固で、何度の攻撃にも耐え抜いた。
2. 彼女の意志は堅固で、どんな誘惑にも揺らがなかった。
3. 堅固な信念を持つことは、困難な時代を生き抜く力になる。

使い方ガイド

場面: military, character description, architecture, philosophy

トーン: admiring

起源と歴史

Compound of 堅 (ken, hard/firm) and 固 (ko, solid/fixed). Both characters convey hardness and stability, creating a compound emphasising extreme firmness.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: Adults

社会的背景: Educated