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.
その国は強大な軍事力を持っている。
That country has a mighty military force.
Means 'powerful' or 'strong', often used for tools, weapons, or support.
これは強力なエンジンだ。
This is a mighty engine.
An i-adjective meaning 'powerful' or 'forceful', often implying a sense of reliability or vigor.
彼の演説は力強かった。
His speech was mighty.
Describing something as huge, massive, or imposing.
Means 'huge' or 'gigantic', often used for physical size.
巨大な山がそびえていた。
A mighty mountain towered above.
Means 'magnificent' or 'grand', often used for scale or spectacle.
壮大な景色に感動した。
I was moved by the mighty scenery.
Used as an intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely', often in informal contexts.
An adverb meaning 'very' or 'extremely', commonly used in casual speech.
すごく大きい犬だね。
That's a mighty big dog.
A standard adverb meaning 'very', slightly more neutral than すごく.
とても強い風が吹いている。
A mighty strong wind is blowing.
A very casual intensifier, similar to 'crazy' or 'insanely'.
Referring to powerful people or entities collectively.
Means 'the powerful' or 'people in power'.
権力者たちはその決定を下した。
The mighty made the decision.
Means 'the strong ones', often used in competitive or literary contexts.
強者たちが戦いに集まった。
The mighty gathered for battle.
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.).
めちゃくちゃでかい岩があった。
There was a mighty huge rock.