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[こう()·ちょく()]
kouchoku
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 硬直

noun, suru verb
  1. stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification

Definition and Synonyms for 硬直

Stiffen become stiff or stiffer
Synonyms: こわばる, 強直, 硬化, 硬変, 硬直
Harden become hard or harder
Synonyms: 凝る, 凝る, 凝る, 固まる, 固化, 固結, 硬化, 硬変, 硬直, 硬結
Stiffening the act of becoming stiff
Synonyms: 勃起, 固化, 硬化, 硬直
Stiffness the physical property of being inflexible and hard to bend
Synonyms: 剛性, 硬直

Meanings for each kanji in 硬直

» stiff; hard
» straightaway; honesty; frankness; fix; repair

Categories 硬直 is a member of

Change undergo a change
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Process a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
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Inelasticity the lack of elasticity
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 硬直

Sample Sentences for 硬直

Their muscles are stiff.
The ballerinas around the walls are stretching their legs and feet so their muscles will not become stiff.

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