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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.
強固な意志を持つ。
Have a firm will.
両国の間には強固な信頼関係がある。
There is a firm relationship of trust between the two countries.
反対派の抵抗は予想よりも強固で、改革は難航した。
The opposition's resistance was firmer than expected, and the reform ran into difficulties.
強固 is a na-adjective meaning firm, solid, or unyielding. Used for both physical structures and abstract concepts.
FORMS:
- Modifier: 強固な+noun
- Adverbial: 強固に
- Predicate: 強固だ / 強固である
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 強固な意志: firm will
- 強固な基盤: solid foundation
- 強固な体制: solid system/structure
- 強固な信念: firm conviction
- 強固な守り: solid defense
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 頑丈: sturdy, robust (physical objects)
- 堅固: firm, solid (more literary)
- 強力: powerful, strong (emphasizes force)
強固 emphasizes resistance to change or breaking, while 強力 emphasizes sheer power.
REGISTER:
Formal and written. Common in news, academic writing, and political discourse.