意地(いじ)を張(は)る

いじをはる
expression
to be stubborn; to dig in one's heels
emotion
1. to be stubborn; to dig in one's heels; to insist obstinately
To stubbornly hold to one's position or pride, refusing to yield or compromise even when it would be reasonable to do so. Often implies the person knows they should back down but won't.
そんなに意地(いじ)を張(は)らないで。
Don't be so stubborn.
彼(かれ)は自分(じぶん)が間違(まちが)っていても意地(いじ)を張(は)る。
He digs in his heels even when he's wrong.
意地(いじ)を張(は)って謝(あやま)らなかったことを後悔(こうかい)している。
I regret being too stubborn to apologize.

Usage

The verb 張(は)る conjugates normally as a godan verb. The expression carries a negative connotation — it implies stubbornness that is counterproductive or excessive.

Common patterns

  • 意地(いじ)を張(は)らないで (don't be stubborn)
  • 意地(いじ)を張(は)って～する (stubbornly do something)
  • 意地(いじ)を張(は)って～しない (stubbornly refuse to do something)

Related words

Related Words

Related: 意地(いじ)っ張(ぱ)り (stubborn person)
Related: 頑固(がんこ) (obstinate)
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Added 2026.3.7 16:32 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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