noun
hard line; tough stance
Refers to an uncompromising, firm policy or attitude, often in political, diplomatic, or negotiation contexts.
政府は強硬路線を取って交渉に臨んだ。
The government took a hard line and entered the negotiations.
野党は強硬路線を批判した。
The opposition party criticized the tough stance.
Compound of 強硬 (firm, hard-line) and 路線 (route, line), literally 'hard-line route', used figuratively for a firm policy stance.