na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
rigidity; stiffness; uprightness
Describes physical stiffness or rigidity, often in medical or formal contexts. Also used figuratively for moral uprightness or unbending character.
筋肉の強直が起こる。
Muscle rigidity occurs.
彼の強直な態度が誤解を招いた。
His rigid attitude caused misunderstandings.