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English - Japanese
Strong
strɔŋ
Extremely common
500 - 600
500 - 600
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
強い (つよい, tsuyoi), 強力な (きょうりょくな, kyōryokuna), 強烈な (きょうれつな, kyōretsuna), 頑丈な (がんじょうな, ganjōna), 確固たる (かっこたる, kakkotaru)
Strong meanings in Japanese
強い (つよい, tsuyoi)
Example:
He is a strong man.
彼は強い男です。
This coffee is really strong.
このコーヒーは本当に強いです。
Usage: InformalContext: Describing physical strength or intensity.
Note: Used to describe both physical strength and the intensity of flavors, scents, or feelings.
強力な (きょうりょくな, kyōryokuna)
Example:
They have a strong influence on the market.
彼らは市場に強力な影響を持っています。
The team has a strong strategy.
そのチームは強力な戦略を持っています。
Usage: FormalContext: Describing influence, effectiveness, or capability.
Note: Often used in a formal context, especially in business or strategic discussions.
強烈な (きょうれつな, kyōretsuna)
Example:
She has a strong personality.
彼女は強烈な個性を持っています。
The perfume has a strong scent.
その香水は強烈な香りがあります。
Usage: Informal/FormalContext: Describing strong characteristics or sensations.
Note: Can be used for personalities, scents, or emotions to indicate something very noticeable.
頑丈な (がんじょうな, ganjōna)
Example:
This table is strong and sturdy.
このテーブルは頑丈で丈夫です。
He built a strong house.
彼は頑丈な家を建てました。
Usage: FormalContext: Describing durability or robustness of objects.
Note: Commonly used when discussing physical objects that are built to last.
確固たる (かっこたる, kakkotaru)
Example:
She has a strong belief in justice.
彼女は正義に対して確固たる信念を持っています。
They have a strong commitment to their values.
彼らは自分たちの価値観に対して確固たるコミットメントを持っています。
Usage: FormalContext: Describing unwavering beliefs or commitments.
Note: Used to emphasize stability and firmness in beliefs or principles.
Strong's synonyms
powerful
Powerful suggests great strength or force, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.
Example: She is a powerful leader who inspires others.
Note: While 'strong' can refer to physical strength as well as other forms of strength, 'powerful' specifically emphasizes a great amount of strength or force.
robust
Robust indicates strong and healthy growth or performance.
Example: The robust economy has led to increased job opportunities.
Note: Robust often implies a sturdy and resilient strength, especially in the context of growth or performance.
sturdy
Sturdy describes something that is strong and well-built, able to withstand pressure or rough conditions.
Example: The sturdy bridge withstood the heavy storm.
Note: While 'strong' can be a general term for strength, 'sturdy' specifically emphasizes durability and the ability to endure adverse conditions.
mighty
Mighty conveys a sense of great power, strength, or size.
Example: The mighty oak tree stood tall in the forest.
Note: Similar to 'strong,' 'mighty' suggests a high degree of strength, often with a sense of awe or admiration for the power displayed.
Strong expressions, common phrases
Strong as an ox
This idiom means to be exceptionally physically strong or robust.
Example: Despite her age, Grandma is still as strong as an ox.
Note: The phrase emphasizes extraordinary strength beyond just being 'strong.'
Strong suit
Refers to a person's area of strength or expertise.
Example: His strong suit is his ability to communicate effectively.
Note: It highlights a particular strength or skill rather than just general strength.
Go from strength to strength
To make progress and become increasingly successful.
Example: After his promotion, he has been going from strength to strength in his career.
Note: It signifies continuous improvement and success rather than just being strong.
Strong-willed
Describes someone who is determined and resolute in their decisions or actions.
Example: She is a strong-willed individual who never gives up on her goals.
Note: Focuses on being determined and resolute rather than physical strength.
Strong-arm tactics
Refers to aggressive or forceful methods used to achieve a goal.
Example: The company used strong-arm tactics to intimidate its competitors.
Note: It relates to forceful actions or coercion rather than inherent strength.
In the strongest terms
Expressing something with the utmost emphasis or severity.
Example: I condemn his actions in the strongest terms possible.
Note: Emphasizes the intensity or severity of expression rather than physical strength.
Strong contender
Refers to someone who has a good chance of winning or being successful.
Example: She is considered a strong contender for the title due to her impressive performance.
Note: Highlights a high likelihood of success rather than just strength.
Strong everyday (slang) expressions
Beefed up
Used to describe someone or something that has become stronger or more muscular.
Example: He beefed up his muscles by working out at the gym.
Note: The term 'beefed up' is more casual and colloquial than simply saying 'stronger.'
Buff
Refers to someone who is physically fit and muscular.
Example: She's been hitting the gym, and now she's looking pretty buff.
Note: Buff specifically emphasizes a muscular or toned physique rather than overall strength.
Jacked
Slang for being very muscular or exceptionally strong.
Example: Have you seen his arms? He's totally jacked!
Note: Jacked typically conveys a sense of being heavily built or robust rather than just strong.
Ripped
Describing someone with extremely defined muscles and low body fat.
Example: That athlete is ripped – you can see his muscles even when he's not flexing.
Note: The term 'ripped' focuses more on the visibility and definition of muscles rather than pure strength.
Solid
Typically used to describe someone who is physically strong and sturdy.
Example: She's been lifting weights, and now she's solid as a rock.
Note: Solid implies a sense of reliability and firmness in addition to physical strength.
Tonked
British slang for being extremely strong or powerful.
Example: After months of training, he's absolutely tonked – no one can beat him.
Note: Tonked is a more informal and vivid way of expressing great strength.
Ironclad
Refers to something that is extremely strong, secure, or solid.
Example: Her argument was ironclad – no one could refute it.
Note: Ironclad often describes something that is not only strong but also impenetrable or unbreakable.
Strong - Examples
Strong winds knocked down trees in the park.
She has a strong personality and is not easily influenced.
The athlete showed a strong performance in the competition.
Strong grammar
Strong - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)
Lemma: strong
Conjugations
Adjective, comparative (Adjective, comparative): stronger
Adjective, superlative (Adjective, superlative): strongest
Adjective (Adjective): strong
Syllables, Separation and Stress
strong Contains 1 syllables: strong
Phonetic transcription: ˈstrȯŋ
strong , ˈstrȯŋ (The red syllable is stressed)
Strong - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
strong: 500 - 600 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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