JLPT N1 Advanced
硬直
Physical stiffness, freezing up, or deadlock
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Other forms
硬直する suru verb
硬直した adjectival form
硬直化 noun/suru verb, becoming rigid
1 Noun, Suru verb
Physical Stiffness
Refers to muscles or joints becoming stiff and immobile, often due to physical tension, sudden shock, or maintaining a fixed posture.
Example
A 大丈夫 ？ 顔 の 表情 が 硬直 し てる よ 。
B すみません 、 面接 で とても 緊張 し て い て … 。
[A:] Are you okay? Your expression is really tense. [B:] Sorry, I'm just very nervous about the interview...
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Figurative Rigidity / Deadlock
Describes a system, organization, or mindset that has lost flexibility and lacks the ability to adapt to changes.
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