Translation guide
The English word 'mighty' can describe great power, strength, size, or intensity. In Japanese, there is no single direct equivalent; the best choice depends on what is being described and the nuance intended.
Describing someone or something as having great power, strength, or influence.
A common na-adjective meaning 'mighty' or 'powerful', often used for nations, organizations, or forces.
That country has a mighty military force.
Means 'powerful' or 'strong', often used for tools, weapons, or support.
This is a mighty engine.
An i-adjective meaning 'powerful' or 'forceful', often implying a sense of reliability or vigor.
His speech was mighty.
Describing something as huge, massive, or imposing.
Used as an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely', often in informal contexts.
An adverb meaning 'very' or 'extremely', commonly used in casual speech.
That's a mighty big dog.
A standard adverb meaning 'very', slightly more neutral than すごく.
A very casual intensifier, similar to 'crazy' or 'insanely'.
Referring to powerful people or entities collectively.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all uses of 'mighty'. Translating it directly as 強大な in every context can sound unnatural. Choose the option that best fits the specific meaning (power, size, intensity, etc.).
A mighty strong wind is blowing.
めちゃくちゃでかい岩があった。
There was a mighty huge rock.