頑固
がんこ stubborn; obstinate
Why it means this
頑 (obstinate) + 固 (rigid) — stubborn; set in one's ways; also 'stubborn' stains or coughs (頑固親父; 頑固な汚れ).
Breakdown
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がんこ stubborn; obstinate
頑 (obstinate) + 固 (rigid) — stubborn; set in one's ways; also 'stubborn' stains or coughs (頑固親父; 頑固な汚れ).
Each character links to its full entry — origin story, stroke order, and readings.