たくましい
たくましい
i-adjective
sturdy, robust, strong
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | たくましい | たくましくない |
| Past | たくましかった | たくましくなかった |
| て form | たくましくて | たくましくなくて |
| Adverbial | たくましく | — |
| Conditional ば | たくましければ | たくましくなければ |
| Conditional たら | たくましかったら | たくましくなかったら |
1.
sturdy, robust, muscular
Having a strong, well-built physique.
2.
strong, resilient, tough
Having mental or spiritual strength; being able to overcome difficulties.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: たくましく (sturdily, strongly)
- Noun form: たくましさ (sturdiness, robustness)
COMMON PATTERNS:
KANJI FORM:
逞しい exists but hiragana is standard.
NUANCE:
Positive connotation. For physical strength, implies healthy, muscular build rather than just size. For mental strength, implies resilience and the ability to thrive despite challenges.
CONTRAST:
Related Words
Synonym:
強い (general strength)