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堅っ苦しい (かたっくるしい) — formal | Kumi Dictionary

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堅っ苦しい

堅っ苦しい

堅かたっ苦くるしい

formal

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かたっくるしい

Adjective

1.

formal, stiff, strict, ceremonious

word usually written using kana alone

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かた.い・-がた.い…(2)

strict・hard・solid・tough・tight…(1)

くる.しい・-ぐる.しい・くる.しむ・くる.しめる・にが.い・にが.る…(1)

suffering・trial・worry・hardship・feel bitter…(1)

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