強い（つよい、tsuyoi）
- strong

The Japanese word 強い (つよい) primarily means "strong," "powerful," or "tough." It describes something or someone that possesses considerable force, resilience, or ability. It can refer to physical strength, mental fortitude, or the intensity of a feeling or situation. The meaning can vary depending on context, ranging from describing a person's physical capabilities to the strength of a business.

⚫︎彼は強い Translation: He is strong. ⚫︎強い風 Translation: Strong wind. ⚫︎強い意志 Translation: Strong will.

⚫︎ Use 強い to describe someone's physical strength or ability. ⚫︎ Use 強い to describe the intensity or power of something like emotions, wind, or feelings. ⚫︎ Use 強い to describe an object's robustness or durability. ⚫︎ Be mindful of the context to understand exactly what kind of strength is being referred to. For example, if you say この会社は強い (This company is strong), it usually means the company is financially stable or successful.

⚫︎ The word 強い is written in kanji as 強い, which is the most common way. ⚫︎ The reading, in hiragana, is つよい. ⚫︎ There are no variations in the okurigana for this word.

⚫︎ 頑丈 (がんじょう - sturdy, robust) ⚫︎ 強力 (きょうりょく - powerful, strong) ⚫︎ 逞しい (たくましい - strong, sturdy, manly)

⚫︎ 弱い (よわい - weak) ⚫︎ 貧弱 (ひんじゃく - weak, frail)

彼は強い男です。 ・Translation: He is a strong man. ・Explanation: This sentence uses 強い to describe a man's physical or mental strength, indicating he is capable and resilient.

その会社は強いブランド力を持っている。 ・Translation: That company has a strong brand power. ・Explanation: Here, 強い refers to the strength of the brand, meaning it has a significant influence and recognition in the market.

The kanji 強い (強) is composed of two parts: 弓 (yumi - bow) and 虫 (mushi - insect). The meaning of the kanji is related to the idea of "force" or "strength". The original meaning may be related to the strength of a bow, or the ability to draw a bow.