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勁捷 (keishou) Japanese meaning: strong and nimble | Kotomora
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Related words 敏びん 捷しょう 敏捷 is a common word for 'agile' or 'nimble,' while 勁捷 is a rare literary term that adds the nuance of strength.
強きょう 靭じん 強靭 means 'tough' or 'tenacious,' emphasizing durability rather than the combination of strength and nimbleness found in 勁捷.
Etymology A Sino-Japanese compound of 勁 (strong, powerful) and 捷 (nimble, quick). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a rare literary term.
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In old martial arts texts, one can find expressions like 'movements that are strong and nimble.'
