強い
つよい
adjective (i-adjective)
strong
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 強い | 強くない |
| Past | 強かった | 強くなかった |
| て form | 強くて | 強くなくて |
| Adverbial | 強く | — |
| Conditional ば | 強ければ | 強くなければ |
| Conditional たら | 強かったら | 強くなかったら |
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).
Related Words
Antonym:
弱い (weak)