Japanese DictionaryDefinition of 元固素
- (adj-i) hard; solid; tough
- stiff; tight; wooden; unpolished (e.g. writing)
このふたは固くて取れない。
This lid is too tight for me to open. - strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved)
- safe; steady; honest; steadfast
- obstinate; stubborn
- bookish; formal; stuffy
固いこと言うなよ。
You don't have to be so formal.
- (n) origin; source
昨日はその本を８０ページまで読んだ。
I read the book up to page 80 yesterday. - base; basis; foundation; root
私たちは人をその人の人格を基に判断しようと考えるかもしれないが、それらは一見したところでははっきりわからないものである。
Although we may intend to judge a person on the basis of his or her personal qualities, they are not visible at first sight. - cause
ウイスキーを１本持っています。
I have a bottle of whiskey. - ingredient; material
- (somebody's) side; (somebody's) location
- original cost (or capital, principal, etc.)
- (plant) root; (tree) trunk
- first section of a waka
- (ctr) counter for blades of grass, tree trunks, etc., and for falcons (in falconry)
- (n) handle (chopsticks, brush, etc.); grip