硬質
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Describes the physical property of being hard or rigid, often used in materials science, engineering, or product descriptions. Can also refer to a stiff, unyielding quality in abstract contexts.
This plastic is hard and resistant to breaking.
I chose a case made of rigid material.
Usage patterns
- 硬質な〈物〉a hard, rigid (material/object)
This case is made of hard, rigid plastic.
- 硬質な印象a stiff, cold impression (of a person, voice, style, etc.)
His way of speaking gives a stiff, cold impression.