JLPT N1 Advanced
硬派
Hard-liner, old-school tough type, or hard news coverage.
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軟派 nanpa - its direct opposite, meaning "soft," "frivolous," or a "player"
1 Noun, Na-adjective
"Old-School Masculine" / "The Strong, Silent Type"
Describes a man who adheres to traditional, stoic masculinity and strictly avoids frivolous behavior, especially regarding romance.
Example
私 の 兄 は 硬派 だから 、 女性 と 話す の が 苦手 みたいだ 。
My older brother is the strong, silent type, so he seems to be bad at talking with women.
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2 Noun, Na-adjective
"Hard-liner" / "Tough Stance"
Refers to a faction or individual maintaining a staunch, uncompromising, or militant position within an organization or political movement.
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3 Noun
"Serious" / "Hard News"
Designates media content or publications focused on serious, substantial topics like politics, economics, and social issues.
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