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気強い (きづよい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
i-adjective
reassuring ; stouthearted ; strong-minded
Describes a person or attitude that is mentally strong, reliable, and gives a sense of security. Often used for someone who remains calm and dependable in difficult situations.
あの 人ひと の 気き 強づよ い 態たい 度ど に 、 みんな 安あん 心しん し た 。
Everyone felt reassured by his strong-minded attitude.
Similar words 心こころ 強づよ い 心強い is more common and emphasizes emotional reassurance and moral support, while 気強い focuses on mental fortitude and inner strength.
頼たの もしい 頼もしい means 'reliable' or 'dependable' and is more about trustworthiness in action, whereas 気強い highlights a strong, unshakable spirit.
Etymology Compound of 気 (ki, 'spirit, mind') and 強い (tsuyoi, 'strong'). The reading きづよい is a standard rendaku (sequential voicing) of つよい.
