(きょうこ)

きょうこ
na-adjective
firm, solid, steadfast
1. firm, solid, steadfast, unyielding
Describes something that is strong and not easily broken, changed, or shaken. Used for both physical structures and abstract concepts like will, resolve, or systems.
強固(きょうこ)意志(いし)()つ。
Have a firm will.
両国(りょうこく)(あいだ)には強固(きょうこ)信頼関係(しんらいかんけい)がある。
There is a firm relationship of trust between the two countries.
反対派(はんたいは)抵抗(ていこう)予想(よそう)よりも強固(きょうこ)で、改革(かいかく)難航(なんこう)した。
The opposition's resistance was firmer than expected, and the reform ran into difficulties.

USAGE:
A formal, written-style adjective. Modifies nouns with な (強固(きょうこ)な〜) and predicates with だ/である. Common in news, academic writing, and formal speech.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 強固(きょうこ)意志(いし): firm will
  • 強固(きょうこ)基盤(きばん): solid foundation
  • 強固(きょうこ)体制(たいせい): solid system/structure
  • 強固(きょうこ)信念(しんねん): firm conviction
  • 強固(きょうこ)(まも)り: solid defense