Word Meaning 堅苦しい
かたくるしい
katakurushii
堅苦しい is read as かたくるしい (katakurushii) and means formal.
Meaning
English
- formal
- strict
- ceremonious
- stiff
Reading
Kana
かたくるしい
Romaji
katakurushii
Writing Variants
- 堅苦しい かたぐるしい katagurushii
Stroke Sequence
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Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
2堅苦しいことはぬきにしましょう。
Let's dispense with formalities.
堅苦しい挨拶は抜きにして、さあ食べましょう。
Let's skip the formalities now, it's time to eat.