硬質(こうしつ)

こうしつ
noun, no-adjective
hard; rigid; stiff
formalabstract
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).

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Antonym: 軟質(なんしつ) (soft, flexible)
Compare: 硬(かた)い (hard)
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Added 2026.3.15 9:18 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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