気の強い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 気の強い | 気の強くない |
| Polite | 気の強いです | 気の強くないですalso 気の強くありません |
| Past polite | 気の強かったです | 気の強くなかったですalso 気の強くありませんでした |
| Past | 気の強かった | 気の強くなかった |
| Te-form | 気の強くて | 気の強くなくて |
| Adverbial | 気の強く | |
| Conditional | 気の強ければ | 気の強くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 気の強かったら | 気の強くなかったら |
strong-willed; strong of heart
Describes a person with a determined, assertive, or unyielding personality. Often used for someone who does not back down easily.
See also: 気が強い
She is strong-willed, so she won't give up easily.
The more strong-willed the athlete, the less they succumb to pressure.
timid; faint-hearted; easily intimidated
Phrase composed of 気 (spirit/mind) + の (attributive particle) + 強い (strong). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern for describing personal traits.