強度(きょうど)

きょうど
noun
strength; intensity
1. strength; intensity
The degree to which a material resists force without breaking, or the degree of intensity of something such as light or exercise.
強度(きょうど)が高(たか)い。
The strength is high.
この素材(そざい)は強度(きょうど)が足(た)りない。
This material isn't strong enough.
トレーニングの強度(きょうど)を少(すこ)しずつ上(あ)げていく。
We gradually raise the intensity of the training.

A technical-sounding noun for measurable strength or intensity. Common in engineering, materials, and fitness contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 強度(きょうど)が高(たか)い／低(ひく)い: high / low in strength
  • 強度(きょうど)不足(ぶそく): insufficient strength
  • 引(ひ)っ張(ぱ)り強度(きょうど): tensile strength

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 強(つよ)さ: strength — the everyday word; 強度(きょうど) is more technical and quantified
  • 硬度(こうど): hardness — resistance to scratching or denting, not to breaking
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