1.
strength and weakness
The contrast between strong and weak; varying degrees of power or force.
風の強弱がある。
There are variations in wind strength.
電波の強弱によって受信状態が変わる。
Reception quality changes depending on signal strength.
地震の揺れの強弱は場所によって異なる。
The intensity of earthquake shaking varies by location.
2.
intensity; dynamics
Variation in loudness or force, especially in music.
音の強弱をつける。
To add dynamics (loud and soft) to the sound.
強弱をつけて演奏する。
To play with varying dynamics.
この曲は強弱の変化が激しい。
This piece has dramatic dynamic changes.
Compound of 強 (strong) and 弱 (weak). Refers to the contrast or variation between strong and weak forces, intensities, or volumes.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 強弱をつける: to vary the intensity/dynamics
- 強弱がある: there is variation in strength
- 強弱記号: dynamic markings (in music)
- 強弱の差: difference in intensity
MUSICAL USAGE:
In music, 強弱 corresponds to dynamics (forte, piano, crescendo, etc.). This is one of the most common contexts for the word.
SIMILAR COMPOUND PAIRS:
Japanese has many antonym-pair compounds: 大小 (large and small), 長短 (long and short), 高低 (high and low).