堅かた苦くるしい
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Meanings
I-adjective
1. formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
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Pitch accent
かたくるしい
かたくるしい
Examples5
Let's dispense with formalities.
His bearing was stiff and military.
He is very formal with us.
Let's do away with all formalities.
Don't stand on ceremony. Just make yourself at home.