強 大(きょうだい)

きょうだい

na-adjective, noun

powerful; mighty; formidable

1. powerful; mighty; formidable; enormously strong

Describes something that possesses great power, strength, or influence. Typically used for nations, organizations, forces, or enemies — not for individual physical strength.

強大(きょうだい)な敵(てき)に立(た)ち向(む)かう。

To stand up against a formidable enemy.

その国(くに)は強大(きょうだい)な軍事力(ぐんじりょく)を持(も)っている。

That country possesses powerful military strength.

テクノロジー企業(きぎょう)が強大(きょうだい)な影響力(えいきょうりょく)を持(も)つようになった。

Technology companies have come to hold enormous influence.

Describes great power on a large scale — used for nations, armies, organizations, and forces. Not used for an individual's physical strength (use 強(つよ)い for that).

Common collocations

強大(きょうだい)な権力(けんりょく): formidable power/authority
強大(きょうだい)な敵(てき): formidable enemy
強大(きょうだい)な軍事力(ぐんじりょく): powerful military force
強大(きょうだい)な影響力(えいきょうりょく): enormous influence
強大(きょうだい)な国家(こっか): powerful nation

Similar words

強力(きょうりょく): powerful, strong — can apply to smaller-scale things (medicine, arguments)
巨大(きょだい): huge, gigantic — emphasizes size rather than power
強靭(きょうじん): tough, resilient — emphasizes durability and tenacity

Note on homophones

Not to be confused with 兄弟(きょうだい) (siblings) or 鏡台(きょうだい) (vanity/dressing table), which share the same reading.

Related Words

Compare: 強力(きょうりょく) (powerful, strong)

Compare: 巨大(きょだい) (huge, gigantic)

Compare: 強靭(きょうじん) (tough, resilient)

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