a little over; a little more than
Suffix attached to a number or amount to mean 'slightly more than' that value. Antonym: 弱 (a little under).
Antonyms: 弱
This luggage weighs a little over 10 kilograms.
powerhouse; one of the biggest; one of the most powerful
Suffix attached to a noun to indicate a leading or dominant entity in that category, e.g., 業界強 (industry powerhouse).
Suffix used after a number on the Japan Meteorological Agency seismic intensity scale to indicate the upper level of that intensity, e.g., 5強 (upper 5). Antonym: 弱 (lower).
Antonyms: 弱
There were a little over 100 participants.
That company is one of the powerhouses in the industry.
An earthquake with a seismic intensity of upper 5 occurred.
An earthquake of upper intensity 5 occurred.
His company is known as a powerhouse in the industry.
The kanji 強 means 'strong'. The reading きょう is the on'yomi, used in compound words and suffixes. The exact historical derivation of these suffix uses is uncertain, but they are conventional extensions of the 'strong' meaning.
reinforcement; strengthening; buildup
reinforcement; strengthening
force through; push ahead with; enforce
mighty; powerful; formidable
strong wind; high wind; moderate gale
firm; strong; solid; stable
firm; strong; hard-line; uncompromising
strong person; the strong; the powerful
powerhouse; strong contender; overwhelming strength
formidable enemy; strong opponent; tough adversary
tough; strong; tenacious
compulsion; coercion; duress · obsession; compulsion (psychology)
heavy blow; hard hit; smash
robust; brawny; muscular; sturdy
assault; violent attack; storming
strength and weakness; degree of strength · stress; loudness
law of the jungle; survival of the fittest
great powers; major world powers
strong state power; iron fist; heavy-handed authority
stubborn; dogged; tenacious · tough; sturdy; strong
robust; sturdy; strong and healthy