力持ち
Meanings
1
muscleman; strong person
Refers to a person with great physical strength, often used in a straightforward or admiring way.
He is a strong man and carries heavy loads with ease.
That muscleman athlete won the championship.
Usage patterns
- 力持ちの〈人〉a strong (muscular) person
The strong man carried the wardrobe by himself.
- 〈人〉は力持ちで有名だto be famous for being strong
He is famous for being the strongest in the class.
Expressions
- 縁の下の力持ちunsung hero; person who does a thankless task