強気
Meanings
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
confident; self-assured; firm; strong-willed
Describes a person, attitude, or stance that is bold, assertive, and unyielding. Can carry a nuance of overconfidence or cockiness depending on context.
He always approaches negotiations with a confident attitude.
His bold statement surprised everyone around him.
na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Stock market term for an optimistic outlook expecting prices to rise. Antonym: 弱気 (bearish).
Antonyms: 弱気
The market is unanimous in its bullish outlook.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が強気に出るfor someone to take a bold, assertive stance
It's better to take a firm stance in negotiations.
- 市場が強気に転じるfor the market to turn bullish
The stock market turned bullish.
- 強気な発言をするto make a bold, confident statement
He made a bold statement at the press conference.
- 強気の姿勢を見せるto display a confident, unyielding attitude
The manager showed a firm attitude right to the end.