芯が強い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 芯が強い | 芯が強くない |
| Polite | 芯が強いです | 芯が強くないですalso 芯が強くありません |
| Past polite | 芯が強かったです | 芯が強くなかったですalso 芯が強くありませんでした |
| Past | 芯が強かった | 芯が強くなかった |
| Te-form | 芯が強くて | 芯が強くなくて |
| Adverbial | 芯が強く | |
| Conditional | 芯が強ければ | 芯が強くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 芯が強かったら | 芯が強くなかったら |
mentally strong; strong-willed; resilient
Describes a person who has a firm inner core, is not easily swayed, and can endure hardship. Often used positively.
She is strong-willed, so she won't be defeated by any hardship.
A mentally strong person doesn't bend their convictions.
Compound of 芯 (core, wick) and 強い (strong). The expression figuratively describes a person whose inner core is firm and unyielding.