stubborn

(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! ★★★★★ CCW1/2 KANA
(stubborn) + (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)

stubborn ★★☆☆☆ 1/2 KANA
(stubborn) + (hard) = 頑固 (stubborn)