# 頑 stubborn

元 (original) + (headright) Same-ON
★★★★☆
13 strokes
BETA

## Onyomi

GAN | GHANDI was legendary for his stubbornness. Again, since this is a 'same-on' kanji, I don't really NEED to think of an ONyomi mnemonic, but this practically writes itself, plus this coffee is kicking in. . .

## Mnemonic

| As babies, our original heads are stubborn. As we grow up, our heads tend to think more of others.

## Jukugo

頑張る(がんばる) | good luck! ★★★★★ CCW 1/2 KANA 頑 (stubborn) + 張 (stretch) = 頑張る (good luck!) No exact English equivalent. がんばる combines two English expressions: 1) do your best! 2) good luck! You tell your friends 頑張れ！ before a big test or job interview.
頑固(がんこ) な | stubborn ★★☆☆☆ 1/2 KANA 頑 (stubborn) + 固 (hard) = 頑固 (stubborn)