also: いじょうぶ
Refers to a man of imposing physical stature and strong character; often used in literary or formal contexts to describe a heroic or admirable figure.
He is truly a man worthy of being called a great man.
That warlord is said to have been a commanding and heroic figure.
Standard kanji spelling. The reading いじょうふ is the most common.
Alternate reading いじょうぶ is less common and may be considered non-standard or archaic.
Compound of 偉 (great, admirable) and 丈夫 (man, sturdy man). The reading いじょうふ is standard; いじょうぶ is a less common variant.