頑丈な（がんじょうな、ganjouna）
- sturdy
Romaji:
Japanese:
Kana:
GANJOU
頑丈
がんじょう
NA
な
な
頑丈な (がんじょうな, romaji: ganjouna) means "sturdy" in Japanese. It is a N1 Mid-level Na-Adjective word.
| Meaning: | sturdy |
| Level: | N1 Mid |
| Lexical Category: | Na-Adjective (ナ形容詞) |
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Adjective Conjugation
Basic Conjugation
Dict-form (辞書形) | がんじょうな頑丈な |
Polite-form (丁寧形) | 頑丈です。 |
Connect-form (連用形) | 頑丈に + <Verb> |
Not-form (否定形) | 頑丈じゃない |
Advanced Conjugation
Past-form (過去形) | 頑丈だった |
Terminal-form (終止形) | 頑丈だ。 |
If-form (仮定形) | 頑丈ならば |
Noun-form (名詞形) | 頑丈さ |
AI Explanation
The Japanese word 頑丈な (頑丈な) means "sturdy," "robust," "strong," or "durable." It describes something that is physically strong and able to withstand wear and tear or damage. It implies a sense of reliability and resilience. The word can be used for objects, structures, or even people (though less commonly for the latter).
⚫︎頑丈なテーブル Translation: A sturdy table. ⚫︎その家は頑丈な作りです。 Translation: That house is built sturdily. ⚫︎頑丈な 荷物 Translation: Durable luggage.
You would use 頑丈な to describe something that is unlikely to break or be damaged easily. It is often used to emphasize the strength and resilience of an object or structure. It's suitable for various contexts, such as describing furniture, buildings, equipment, or materials. It is a very common word and applicable in everyday situations.
頑丈な (頑丈な) is written using the kanji 頑, 丈, and な, and is read as がんじょうな in hiragana. There are no other common ways to write this word, nor are there significant variations in the okurigana. It is an adjective (na-adjective).
⚫︎ 丈夫な (じょうぶな): Strong, durable, robust (similar meaning, perhaps a bit more general) ⚫︎ 強い (つよい): Strong (more general, can describe strength in various contexts) ⚫︎ 堅牢な (けんろうな): Robust, solid, firm (often used for security or structures) ⚫︎ 強固な (きょうこな): Firm, strong, solid (emphasizes stability and strength)
⚫︎ 弱い (よわい): Weak ⚫︎ 壊れやすい (こわれやすい): Fragile, easily broken ⚫︎ もろい (もろい): Brittle, fragile
このバッグはとても頑丈なので、旅行に最適です。 ・Translation: This bag is very sturdy, so it's perfect for travel. ・Explanation: This sentence uses 頑丈な to describe the bag's durability, making it suitable for travel.
その橋は頑丈な設計で作られている。 ・Translation: That bridge is built with a sturdy design. ・Explanation: This sentence uses 頑丈な to describe the bridge's construction and reliability.
The etymology of 頑丈な combines two kanji: 頑, meaning "stubborn," "tough," or "hard," and 丈, meaning "strength" or "robustness." The な is the adjectival suffix. The combination of these characters creates the meaning of something that is physically strong and resilient.