屈強(くっきょう)

くっきょう
na-adjective
brawny, sturdy, muscular
1. brawny, sturdy, muscular, burly
Describes someone with a strong, muscular build suggesting physical power. Often used for men with imposing physiques.
屈強(くっきょう)な男(おとこ)
a brawny man
屈強(くっきょう)な体格(たいかく)の警備員(けいびいん)が立(た)っていた。
A burly security guard was standing there.
屈強(くっきょう)な若者(わかもの)たちが荷物(にもつ)を運(はこ)んでいた。
Muscular young men were carrying the luggage.

ADJECTIVE TYPE: Na-adjective. Uses な before nouns: 屈強(くっきょう)な体(からだ).

NUANCE: 屈強(くっきょう) emphasizes muscular, powerful build - the visual impression of physical strength. It's typically used for men and suggests an imposing physique rather than just good health.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 屈強(くっきょう)な男(おとこ) (brawny man)
  • 屈強(くっきょう)な体格(たいかく) (sturdy build)
  • 屈強(くっきょう)な若者(わかもの) (muscular youth)
  • 屈強(くっきょう)な体(からだ) (powerful body)

RELATED WORDS:

  • たくましい (sturdy, robust - more common)
  • 頑健(がんけん) (sturdy, robust - more about health)
  • がっしりした (solidly built)
  • 筋骨(きんこつ)隆々(りゅうりゅう) (muscular, brawny)
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Added 2026.2.1 10:43
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