たくましい

たくましい
i-adjective
sturdy, robust, strong
1. sturdy, robust, muscular
Having a strong, well-built physique.
彼(かれ)はたくましい体(からだ)をしている。
He has a sturdy physique.
息子(むすこ)がたくましく成長(せいちょう)した。
My son has grown up strong.
2. strong, resilient, tough
Having mental or spiritual strength; being able to overcome difficulties.
息子(むすこ)がたくましく成長(せいちょう)した。
My son has grown up strong.
たくましい精神(せいしん)で困難(こんなん)を乗(の)り越(こ)えた。
With a resilient spirit, I overcame the difficulties.

FORMS:

  • Adverbial: たくましく (sturdily, strongly)
  • Noun form: たくましさ (sturdiness, robustness)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • たくましい体(からだ)/腕(うで) (sturdy body/arms)
  • たくましく育(そだ)つ/成長(せいちょう)する (to grow up strong)
  • たくましい精神力(せいしんりょく) (strong willpower)

KANJI FORM:
逞(たくま)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:

  • たくましい: emphasizes robust strength and vitality
  • 強(つよ)い: general strength
  • 頑丈(がんじょう): durability, solidness
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Added 2026.1.17 15:52 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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