1. hard, solid, tough

adjective (keiyoushi)

2. stiff, tight, wooden, unpolished (e.g. writing)

adjective (keiyoushi)

3. strong, firm (not viscous or easily moved)

adjective (keiyoushi)

4. safe, steady, honest, steadfast

adjective (keiyoushi)

5. obstinate, stubborn

adjective (keiyoushi)

6. bookish, formal, stuffy

adjective (keiyoushi)