Translation of Japanese word "強い" to English
強い
つよい
[tsuyoi]
IPA: /tsuyoi/
Meaning
AdjectiveCapable of producing great physical force.
How to use
強い (tsuyoi) — 'strong / powerful'. 風が強い — wind is strong. 意志が強い — strong-willed. Antonym: 弱い (yowai).
🇬🇧 English
strong
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 強い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): つよい
Romaji Transcription: tsuyoi
Example Sentences
後いな犬は、走ることができます。
後いないぬは、はしることができます。
The strong dog can run.
後いい木は、長く持つことができます。
後いいきは、ながくもつことができます。
The strong wood can last long.
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What does the Japanese word "強い" mean?▼
The Japanese word "強い" means "strong" in English.
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The word "強い" is read as "つよい" (tsuyoi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the strength of force or the quality of an object.".
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