1.
strong, powerful
Having great physical power or force.
2.
resilient, tough
Able to withstand difficult conditions or stress.
強い is an i-adjective meaning "strong" in various senses: physical strength, intensity, resilience, or tolerance.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 強く
- Noun form: 強さ (strength)
- Verb form: 強くなる (to become strong)
USAGE PATTERNS:
- 体が強い: to have a strong body
- 〜に強い: resistant to ~, good at ~
- お酒に強い: can hold one's liquor
- 寒さに強い: resistant to cold
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 風が強い: the wind is strong
- 意志が強い: strong-willed
- 日差しが強い: the sunlight is intense
CONTRAST: Opposite is 弱い (weak).