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Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool
Describes a person who is deeply committed, unwavering, or thoroughly imbued with a certain quality or ideology. Often used with nouns like 保守派 (conservative), ファン (fan), etc.
He is a dyed-in-the-wool conservative.
As a hardcore baseball fan, I watch every game without fail.
2
metal reinforcement
Original literal meaning: having metal wires or bars embedded for strength. Now mainly used in historical or technical contexts, such as describing reinforced concrete or traditional construction.
This old door is reinforced with metal and very sturdy.