Describes something physically or structurally robust, or a resolute, unwavering stance, relationship, or foundation.
The strong relationship between the two countries has been built over many years.
This desk has a solid construction and looks like it will last a long time.
He kept taking on challenges with a firm, unwavering will.
This company has grown on a solid foundation.
A strong, unbreakable bond formed between the two of them.
The residents firmly opposed the plan.
堅固 stresses rigid, unyielding firmness, whereas 強固 emphasizes overall strength and stability without implying stiffness.
強靭 highlights toughness and resilience under stress, while 強固 focuses on being solidly built or firmly held.
強固 describes something strong and solid, often structures, organizations, or resolve, while 確固 focuses more narrowly on the steadfastness of a belief or attitude.
強固 describes something firm and unshakable (like a belief or structure), while 根強い emphasizes that something has taken root over time and resists change.
脆弱 means fragile or weak, the direct opposite of the sturdy, unshakable quality described by 強固.
強固 describes something firm and solid (e.g. a resolve or foundation), the opposite of 薄弱's sense of being weak or insufficient.
強固 describes an organization or structure as firm and solid, the opposite of 弱体's meaning of a fragile or ineffective system.
強引 shares the kanji 強 with 強固 but means forceful or pushy in manner, not physically or structurally solid.
plain and sturdy; simple and robust
Standard kanji spelling; high-frequency news word.
Rarely used kanji form.
Compound of 強 (strong) and 固 (firm, hard). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination transparently conveys strength and solidity.