strong
強 centers on strength in a broad sense: physical power, intensity, or forcefulness. The given meaning 'strong' covers this core idea.
強 is a phono-semantic compound. The left side 弓 (bow) suggests strength or tension, while the right side 虽 (originally 彊) likely contributed the sound. The modern form is simplified, with 虽 replacing the older phonetic component.
A bow (弓) requires strength to draw. The right side looks like a strong insect (虫) with a private part (厶), reinforcing the idea of hidden power. Together, 強 means strong.
For キョウ, imagine a strong person in Kyoto (京都, きょうと) drawing a giant bow: Kyoto -> キョウ, and the bow shows their strength.
strong; potent; competent; domineering; tough
study
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
strongest
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
powerful; strong
emphasis; stress; highlighting; underlining; underscoring
strong; intense; severe
robber; mugger
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
strength; intensity
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
powerful; strong; forceful; vigorous
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
reinforcement; strengthening
forcing (e.g. a vote); carrying out (forcibly); pushing ahead (with); enforcement
mighty; powerful
strong wind; high wind; moderate gale
forte; strong point
to get strong; to gain strength
firm; strong; solid; stable
confident; assured; self-assured; firm; strong; cocksure
heartening; reassuring
robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn; tough; hard-line
firmly rooted; deep-seated
strong person; the strong; the powerful
overwhelming strength; extremely strong person; powerhouse; very strong player; very strong team
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
heavy blow; thump; wallop; belt; whack
tenacious; persevering; persistent; stubborn; steadfast
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
(not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) altogether
strength and weakness; (degree of) strength
strong power of the state; iron fist; heavy hand
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tenacious
able-bodied; robust; sturdy; strong
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
strong nation; powerful country
while studying; presently studying
by force
strength; power
forced; compulsory
forced passage (of a bill, measure, resolution, etc.); railroading; steamrolling; steamrollering