鼻っ柱が強い · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 鼻っ柱が強い | 鼻っ柱が強くない |
| Polite | 鼻っ柱が強いです | 鼻っ柱が強くないですalso 鼻っ柱が強くありません |
| Past polite | 鼻っ柱が強かったです | 鼻っ柱が強くなかったですalso 鼻っ柱が強くありませんでした |
| Past | 鼻っ柱が強かった | 鼻っ柱が強くなかった |
| Te-form | 鼻っ柱が強くて | 鼻っ柱が強くなくて |
| Adverbial | 鼻っ柱が強く | |
| Conditional | 鼻っ柱が強ければ | 鼻っ柱が強くなければ |
| Tara conditional | 鼻っ柱が強かったら | 鼻っ柱が強くなかったら |
strong-willed; hard-nosed; unyielding
Describes a person who is assertive, determined, and not easily swayed; often carries a nuance of stubbornness or headstrong attitude. The expression literally refers to a 'strong bridge of the nose', metaphorically suggesting a firm, unyielding stance.
See also: 鼻っ柱の強い
彼は鼻っ柱が強いから、一度決めたことは絶対に曲げない。
He's so strong-willed that once he decides something, he never backs down.
That new employee is assertive and doesn't hesitate to speak up even to senior colleagues.