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.
Usage
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.
Similar words
Related Words
Synonym:
強い (general strength)
Compare:
頑丈 (durability, solidness)
Related:
屈強 (brawny, sturdy, muscular)