手ごわい

「手強い」

Formidable or difficult to handle, describing a tough opponent or stubborn problem.

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手ごわい common hiragana spelling

1 I-adjective

Tough Opponent / Formidable

Indicates an opponent or competitor who requires significant effort and strategy to overcome.

Example

彼は手強い交渉相手だ。

He's a tough negotiator.

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2 I-adjective

Difficult to Handle / Stubborn

Refers to situations, tasks, or physical objects that are resistant to treatment, negotiation, or solution.

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手ごわい (手強い)

てごわい

Formidable or difficult to handle, describing a tough opponent or stubborn problem.

Example

この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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