強い
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 強い
1
strong; potent; competent; domineering; tough
Examples
その釣り人は釣り糸に強い引きを感じた。
The angler felt a strong tug on the line.
2
strong; brawny; powerful; healthy; rugged
Examples
象というものは強い動物である。
An elephant is a strong animal.
3
good (at); skilled; knowledgeable
4
As 〜に強い
being able to handle; know how to deal (with); durable (against); resistant (to); resilient
Examples
この布地は洗濯に強い。
This material will stand up to lots of washings.
5
firm; rigid; solid
6
intense; strong; fierce; high
7
dependable; trustworthy
Kanji in this Word
強
11 strokes
Frequency: 112
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
strong
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
ゴウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つよ.い
つよ.まる
つよ.める
し.いる
こわ.い
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
すね
勁
9 strokes
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
strong
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つよ.い
剛
10 strokes
Frequency: 1576
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
sturdy
strength
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゴウ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かた
こう
ご
たか
たけ
たけし
つよ
つよし
ひさ
まさ
よし
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