Usage patterns 〈 事こと 〉 に 強きょう 硬こう に 反はん 対たい する to firmly/staunchly oppose something
The opposition party firmly opposed the new bill.
強きょう 硬こう な 姿し 勢せい を 示しめ す to show a hard-line/uncompromising stance
The government showed an uncompromising stance in the negotiations.
強きょう 硬こう に 主しゅ 張ちょう する to insist firmly (on something)
He firmly insisted on his own opinion.
Related words 強気 describes a bullish or confident personal attitude (often in business), while 強硬 describes an official, uncompromising stance on policy or negotiation.
断固 stresses personal resolve and decisiveness in action, while 強硬 emphasizes an unyielding, tough position especially in negotiations or policy.
頑強 describes stubborn physical or mental resistance (e.g. 頑強に抵抗する ), while 強硬 is more often used for formal stances and policies.
Opposites 柔軟 means flexible and open to compromise, the direct opposite of the uncompromising firmness of 強硬 .
軟弱 describes a weak, spineless stance that gives in easily, contrasting with the resolute toughness of 強硬 .
強硬 describes a firm, uncompromising stance, the opposite of 妥協 , which means yielding or reaching a compromise.
強硬 describes a forceful, uncompromising approach, the opposite of the calm, conciliatory manner implied by 穏便 .
Don't confuse with 強行 (same reading) means to force something through despite obstacles, while 強硬 describes an uncompromising attitude or stance itself.
強硬 describes an already tough, uncompromising stance, while 硬化 describes the process by which a stance becomes tough.
Word family hard-liners; diehards; hawks
hard-line policy; tough measure
hard line; hardline stance
tough measure; strong-arm tactic; firm step
hard line; tough stance
Etymology Compound of 強 (strong) and 硬 (hard, stiff), literally 'strong and hard'. The meaning follows naturally from the kanji components.
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