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頑固

がんこ

stubborn, obstinate

adjective

Japanesestubborn, obstinate

Example sentences

  • 祖父は頑固な人で、新しいことをしようとしない。

    My grandfather is stubborn and won't try new things.

  • 彼は頑固だから、一度決めたら絶対に意見を変えない。

    He is stubborn, so once he decides something, he will never change his mind.

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