i-adjective
big-boned; sturdily built; stout
Describes a person or animal with a large, sturdy skeletal frame and solid build. Often used for someone who looks physically strong and robust.
See also: 骨太
彼は骨太い体格で、力仕事に向いている。
He has a big-boned physique and is suited for physical labor.
その犬は骨太くて、見るからに丈夫そうだ。
That dog is sturdily built and looks very robust.
i-adjective
solid; well-structured; substantial
Figurative use for plans, storylines, arguments, or policies that are well-constructed, robust, and not flimsy. Often used in critical or professional contexts.
See also: 骨太
この小説は骨太いストーリーで読者を引きつける。
This novel attracts readers with its solid storyline.
骨太い政策を打ち出す必要がある。
We need to put forward a well-structured policy.