堅


This kanji is for firm, hard, or solid.

on readings:
  • ken
kun readings:
  • kata
examples:
中堅 chūken mainstay, backbone, nucleus
堅い katai firm, hard, solid
堅固 kengo strong, solid, steadfast
堅持 kenji hold fast to, adhere to
堅実 kenjitsu solid, sound, reliable
堅忍 kennin perseverance, fortitude
水沢腹堅 Sawamizu kōri tsumeru January 25 - 29
手堅い tegatai firm, solid, dependable

links:
Japanese calander
Samurai Strategies
Wiktionary

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Last Alteration Performed: 23 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.