硬質(こうしつ)

こうしつ
noun, no-adjective
hard; rigid; stiff
1. hard; rigid; stiff; hard-textured
Describing a material or substance that is physically hard, firm, and not easily deformed. Used as a technical or descriptive term for material properties.
硬質(こうしつ)なプラスチック。
Hard plastic.
この小麦粉(こむぎこ)は硬質(こうしつ)小麦(こむぎ)から作(つく)られている。
This flour is made from hard wheat.
硬質(こうしつ)な素材(そざい)で作(つく)られたケースは衝撃(しょうげき)に強(つよ)い。
Cases made from hard materials are resistant to impact.

USAGE:
Used as a no-adjective (硬質(こうしつ)な) or as a prefix in compounds. Common in product descriptions, material science, and food terminology (硬質(こうしつ)小麦(こむぎ) for durum wheat).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 硬質(こうしつ)小麦(こむぎ) (hard/durum wheat)
  • 硬質(こうしつ)ゴム (hard rubber)
  • 硬質(こうしつ)な素材(そざい) (hard material)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 軟質(なんしつ): soft, flexible — the opposite
  • 硬(かた)い: hard — the everyday adjective for hardness
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