# 剛 — Sturdy

Frequency rank 1730 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 簿 (Record Book), less common than 蛇 (Snake).

- On’yomi: ごう
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 刀 Knife (Kangxi 18)
- Frequency path: Level XIV of XX

A knife on the left carves through a mountain and angle on the right — a knife cutting through mountain rock at every angle proves it is sturdy and strong.

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