Lexical entry

タフ

tafu

Tough; resilient; hard to deal with.

Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSource uncertain

Meaning

A common adjective for something physically firm, emotionally resilient, or difficult to handle. It can describe people, situations, schedules, or materials.

physical firmness
mental resilience
difficulty or severity

Examples

Example Sentences

彼はどんな困難にも屈しない、非常にタフな精神の持ち主だ。

かれはどんなこんなんにもくっしない、ひじょうにタフなせいしんのもちぬしだ。

He possesses a very tough spirit that never gives in to any difficulty.

generated example

今週は重要な会議が続いており、かなりタフなスケジュールだ。

こんしゅうはじゅうようなかいぎがつづいており、かなりタフなスケジュールだ。

This week is a quite tough schedule with a series of important meetings.

generated example

このスマートフォンは衝撃に強いタフな設計が特徴です。

このスマートフォンはしょうげきにつよいタフなせっけいがとくちょうです。

This smartphone features a tough design that is resistant to impact.

generated example

シビア

Severe, strict, or hard to deal with.

ハード

Physical hardware, a hard disk, or something difficult/tough.

ハードボイルド

Relating to a tough, unsentimental style of crime fiction or a person with a similar demeanor.

ピンチ

A difficult situation or a small clip for hanging clothes.

ハードスケジュール

A very busy or demanding schedule that allows for little rest or flexibility.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
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