toughie

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈtʌfi/

Noun

informal

(informal) Something that is tough, or difficult. / Someone or something that is strong and resilient. / A tough; Someone or something that acts as a thug or bully.

Japanese Meaning

手強い問題や困難な状況 / 強靭で頑強な人 / 暴力的な振る舞いをする不良または暴漢

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That final exam question was a real toughie, but with careful thought she managed to answer it.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

あの期末試験の問題は本当に手強い問題だったが、彼女は注意深く考えて解答することができた。

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Sense（1）

(informal) Something that is tough, or difficult.

His question is a toughie. I might have to do some more research.

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Sense（2）

Someone or something that is strong and resilient.

Sansevieria and aspidistra are two old houseplant toughies that make good indoor choices.

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Sense（3）

A tough; Someone or something that acts as a thug or bully.

The liberal states, in the present situation, are the "softies"; the Fascist states are the "toughies". And the toughies are always able to get away with "murder" until the softies become tough.

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toughies

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