強 靭(きょうじん)

きょうじん

na-adjective

tough; tenacious; resilient

1. tough; tenacious; resilient; strong and flexible

Describes something that is both strong and flexible, able to withstand stress without breaking. Used for physical materials, bodies, or figuratively for mental fortitude and willpower. Composed of 強 (strong) + 靭 (tough/pliant).

強靭(きょうじん)な精神力(せいしんりょく)を持(も)っている。

He has a tenacious mental strength.

この素材(そざい)は軽(かる)くて強靭(きょうじん)だ。

This material is light and tough.

強靭(きょうじん)な肉体(にくたい)を鍛(きた)え上(あ)げるには長年(ながねん)の訓練(くんれん)が必要(ひつよう)だ。

Building a tough physique requires years of training.

Usage

強靭(きょうじん) is a na-adjective used in both physical and figurative contexts. It implies not just strength but also resilience and flexibility — the ability to endure without breaking. Written language and formal contexts are its primary domains.

Common collocations

強靭(きょうじん)な精神(せいしん) (tenacious spirit)
強靭(きょうじん)な肉体(にくたい) (tough physique)
強靭(きょうじん)な意志(いし) (strong will)
強靭(きょうじん)な体力(たいりょく) (strong stamina)
国土(こくど)強靭(きょうじん)化(か) (national resilience — a government policy term)

Similar words

頑丈(がんじょう) means "sturdy" or "solid" and emphasizes hardness and durability. 強靭(きょうじん) emphasizes flexibility and resilience alongside strength. 丈夫(じょうぶ) is a more everyday word meaning "strong" or "durable."

Related Words

Synonym: 頑丈(がんじょう) (sturdy; emphasizes hardness)

Synonym: 丈夫(じょうぶ) (everyday; durable)

Compare: 強大(きょうだい) (powerful)

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