adjective
English to Japanese Dictionary

stiff Meaning in Japanese (stiff 英語 意味)

硬い
硬い in English:stiff
IPA:ka̠ta̠i
Phonetic:かたい
Quick Answer • 要約

stiff の日本語の意味は「硬い」です。 (硬くて曲げたり動かしたりするのが難しいもの。)

Definitions of Stiff

  1. 1
    adjective
    硬い

    Something that is stiff is firm and difficult to bend or move.

    硬くて曲げたり動かしたりするのが難しいもの。

  2. 2
    adjective

    A stiff competition or penalty is very difficult or severe.

  3. 3
    adjective

    If a person or their manner is stiff, they are formal and not relaxed.

Example Sentences

casual

“The old man's joints were stiff after sitting for so long.”

formal

“They faced stiff resistance from the enemy.”

casual

“He gave a stiff, formal bow.”

Synonyms (類語)

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Antonyms (対義語)

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivestiffen
nounstiffness
adverbstiffly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

stiff upper lipidiom

courage in the face of trouble or difficulty

stiff neckcollocation

a painful condition of the neck muscles

stiff drinkcollocation

an alcoholic drink with a high concentration of alcohol