強い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 強い | 強くない |
| Polite | 強いです | 強くないですalso 強くありません |
| Past polite | 強かったです | 強くなかったですalso 強くありませんでした |
| Past | 強かった | 強くなかった |
| Te-form | 強くて | 強くなくて |
| Adverbial | 強く | |
| Conditional | 強ければ | 強くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 強かったら | 強くなかったら |
General physical or mental strength, potency, or forcefulness. Covers brawny, rugged, domineering, and competent nuances.
He has very strong power.
このチームは今年は本当に強い。
This team is really strong this year.
good at; skilled; knowledgeable
Used with 〜が強い or 〜に強い to indicate proficiency or expertise in a subject or activity.
彼女は数学に強い。
She is good at math.
兄はコンピューターに強い。
My older brother is knowledgeable about computers.
resistant; durable; able to handle
Used in the pattern 〜に強い to mean resistant to or able to withstand something, such as heat, pressure, or stress.
この素材は熱に強い。
This material is resistant to heat.
彼はプレッシャーに強い。
He can handle pressure well.
Describes objects or structures that are physically sturdy, not easily bent or broken.
この机はとても強い作りだ。
This desk is very solidly built.
強い地盤の上に家を建てる。
Build a house on firm ground.
Used for natural phenomena, emotions, or sensations that are strong in degree, such as wind, rain, light, or feelings.
今日は風が強い。
The wind is strong today.
彼は強い怒りを感じた。
He felt intense anger.
Describes a person or thing that can be relied upon; often used for allies, supporters, or reliable tools.
彼は強い味方だ。
He is a dependable ally.
この辞書は強い助けになる。
This dictionary is a reliable help.
This computer is heat-resistant.
He is strong in math.
A strong wind is blowing.
She is a person with a strong will.
He can hold his liquor well, so his face doesn't change no matter how much he drinks.
強い is the plain adjective for 'strong', while 強め softens it to mean 'somewhat strong' or 'on the strong side'.
強い is a general, everyday word for 'strong', while 強烈 is more emphatic and literary, used for striking or extreme impressions and sensations.
強い describes strength in general, while 濃い specifically refers to the concentration or intensity of a taste or smell.
強い is the general word for strong in any sense, while タフ specifically implies the ability to endure hardship or stress rather than just raw strength.
強い is the general, all-purpose word for 'strong,' while 逞しい specifically conveys thick, muscular, or indomitable strength with a positive, vigorous feel.
get stronger; intensify; gain strength
confident; self-assured; firm; strong-willed · bullish
heartening; reassuring
deep-rooted; firmly established; persistent
strengthen; intensify; emphasize
tenacious; persevering; persistent · sticky; viscous
strong; tough; formidable
high heat; high flame
bluff; show of courage; pretending to be strong
patient; persevering; long-suffering
pretend to be tough; put on a brave front; bluff
strength; power
being older or a senior; the first half of the year
strong; powerful; outstanding · exceedingly strong; perfectly fit
firm stance; tough attitude
strong-backed; having a strong lower back · stubborn; persevering; tenacious · viscous; elastic and sticky; chewy
child born in the first half of the year
strong interaction; strong force
heavy rain
bullish tendency; strong tone; firm tone
reassuring; stouthearted; strong-minded