Word details
強い
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 強い.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
強
strong
11 strokesFrequency 112JLPT N3Grade 2
On
キョウゴウ
Kun
つよ.いつよ.まるつよ.めるし.いるこわ.い
Nanori
すね
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