心強い
こころづよい
i-adjective
reassuring, encouraging
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 心強い | 心強くない |
| Past | 心強かった | 心強くなかった |
| て form | 心強くて | 心強くなくて |
| Adverbial | 心強く | — |
| Conditional ば | 心強ければ | 心強くなければ |
| Conditional たら | 心強かったら | 心強くなかったら |
1.
reassuring, encouraging, heartening
Feeling reassured or emboldened by having reliable support, a capable ally, or favorable circumstances.
Usage
心強い describes the feeling of being reassured or encouraged by someone or something reliable. It is often used when you have a dependable person on your side.
Common patterns
- 〜がいると心強い: it's reassuring to have ~
- 〜てくれて心強い: reassuring that ~ did (something for me)
- 心強い味方: a reassuring ally
Similar words
- 心細い: anxious, uneasy, lonely (feeling unsupported)