打たれ強い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 打たれ強い | 打たれ強くない |
| Polite | 打たれ強いです | 打たれ強くないですalso 打たれ強くありません |
| Past polite | 打たれ強かったです | 打たれ強くなかったですalso 打たれ強くありませんでした |
| Past | 打たれ強かった | 打たれ強くなかった |
| Te-form | 打たれ強くて | 打たれ強くなくて |
| Adverbial | 打たれ強く | |
| Conditional | 打たれ強ければ | 打たれ強くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 打たれ強かったら | 打たれ強くなかったら |
able to take a hit; tough against physical blows
Originally from martial arts, describing a fighter who can withstand many strikes without going down. Also used figuratively for physical resilience.
That boxer is tough and won't go down easily.
unfazed by hits; keeps composure when batters connect
Baseball term for a pitcher who doesn't lose focus or confidence after giving up a hit.
彼は打たれ強い投手で、ヒットを打たれても動じない。
He's a pitcher who can take a hit and stay calm.
resilient; strong against criticism or setbacks
General figurative use for mental toughness: able to bounce back from harsh words, failure, or adversity without getting discouraged.
彼女は打たれ強いから、批判されてもすぐに立ち直る。
She's resilient, so she bounces back quickly even when criticized.