Translation guide
The English word 'strengthening' can refer to making something physically stronger, reinforcing a structure, intensifying an effect, or consolidating power. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for these meanings.
To increase the physical strength, durability, or toughness of an object, material, or body part.
General term for strengthening, reinforcement, or enhancement. Used for muscles, materials, security, etc.
Training for muscle strengthening
Strengthen security
Plain verb meaning 'to make strong'. Casual and direct.
We need to make this material stronger
Reinforcement, especially for structures or adding support to prevent weakness.
Bridge reinforcement work
To make something more intense, powerful, or pronounced, such as emotions, influence, or bonds.
Transitive verb meaning to strengthen or intensify. Used for abstract things like feelings, pressure, or unity.
To deepen (a relationship, understanding, etc.). Often used for bonds or knowledge.
Also used for abstract strengthening like cooperation or regulations.
To make one's control, influence, or standing more secure or robust.
To make a logical point or legal case more convincing or robust.
強化 (きょうか) is a general noun/する-verb for strengthening or enhancement, used for both concrete and abstract things. 強める (つよめる) is a transitive verb often used for intensifying abstract qualities like pressure or unity. 固める (かためる) implies solidifying or consolidating something that was loose or uncertain, like a position or resolve.
友情を深める
Strengthen friendship
Strengthen cooperative relations
Strengthen the management system