noun
strength and weakness; degree of strength
Refers to the relative strength or intensity of something, often used in contexts like physical force, light, flavor, or abstract qualities.
このコーヒーは強弱が調整できます。
You can adjust the strength of this coffee.
光の強弱で雰囲気が変わる。
The atmosphere changes with the intensity of the light.
noun
stress; loudness
Used in phonetics or music to describe the emphasis or volume of a sound.
日本語のアクセントは強弱ではなく高低で表される。
Japanese accent is expressed by pitch, not stress.
演奏では音の強弱が大切だ。
In a performance, the loudness and softness of the notes are important.