This is the kanji for hard or to harden.

on readings:
  • ko
kun readings:
  • kata
examples:
katai hard
まる katamaru harden
める katameru harden (something)
kengo strong, solid, steadfast
kotai a solid
kotei fixed
koyū own, peculiar, characteristic
kyōko firm, solid, strong

links:
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Last Alteration Performed: 25 January 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.