Japanese symbol for “headstrong”
強情
ごうじょう
Romaji: goujou
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
In Japanese, headstrong is 強情, read ごうじょう (goujou).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-na, n obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
Written forms: 強情、剛情. Readings: ごうじょう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “headstrong”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 意固地 | いこじ ikoji | obstinate; stubborn; obdurate |
| しぶとい | しぶとい shibutoi | tenacious; tough; enduring |
| 強情頑固 | ごうじょうがんこ goujouganko | headstrong; obstinate; bullheaded |
| 狷介 | けんかい kenkai | obstinate; stubborn; headstrong |
| 我が強い | ががつよい gagatsuyoi | stubborn; obstinate; self-willed |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 勉強 | べんきょう benkyou | study |
| 強化 | きょうか kyouka | strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement |
| 強い | つよい tsuyoi | strong; potent; competent |
| 強制 | きょうせい kyousei | compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do) |
| 強力 | きょうりょく kyouryoku | powerful; strong |
| 最強 | さいきょう saikyou | strongest |
| 情報 | じょうほう jouhou | information; news; report |
| 感情 | かんじょう kanjou | emotion; feeling; feelings |
See also: Chinese symbol for “headstrong”.
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