Translation guide
How to express 'gain strength' in Japanese, covering physical power, emotional resilience, influence, and intensity.
To become physically stronger, build muscle, or increase bodily power.
A common, natural way to say one gains physical strength or ability, often through training or practice.
After exercising every day, I've gained strength.
Literally 'become strong,' used for both physical and mental strength. Very versatile.
Since I started strength training, my body has gotten stronger.
Specifically refers to gaining stamina or physical endurance.
By continuing to run, I've built up my stamina.
Means 'to gain muscle' or 'build muscle mass.' More specific than general strength.
I drank protein and gained muscle.
To become emotionally resilient, mentally tougher, or more determined.
The standard way to say 'become mentally strong.'
Overcoming difficulties, I became mentally stronger.
Literally 'heart becomes strong,' implying emotional resilience or courage.
Casual, modern phrase using the English loanword 'mental.' Common in sports and self-help contexts.
To gain influence, authority, or political power.
Used for groups, organizations, or movements gaining influence or power.
That political party has been gaining strength in recent years.
A more general phrase meaning 'come to have power.' Can be used for individuals or groups.
Specifically refers to influence becoming stronger.
For wind, storms, earthquakes, etc., becoming stronger or more intense.
For currencies, markets, or economies becoming stronger.
A financial term meaning 'to show strength' or 'be firm,' used for markets or currencies.
The yen is gaining strength.
General term for 'rise' or 'go up,' often used for stock prices or economic indicators.
Stock prices are gaining strength.
She experienced heartbreak and became emotionally stronger.
Since I started meditating, I feel like my mental strength has improved.
He gradually gained power within the company.
The influence of social media is gaining strength.