English–Japanese
“durable” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajijōbu
Example
このかばんは丈夫です。ko no ka ba n wa jō bu de su
This bag is durable.
How to say “durable” in Japanese
“Durable” in Japanese is 丈夫 (jōbu).
Describes something that stays sound and reliable under strain, whether it is an object or a person's body.
Example sentences with 丈夫
子どもが毎日使っても、この水筒は丈夫です。ko do mo ga mai nichi tsuka tte mo ko no sui tō wa jō bu de su
This bottle is durable even when a child uses it every day.
Tips for using 丈夫
- Although 丈夫 (jōbu) and 大丈夫 (daijōbu) share 丈夫, they are different everyday words: 丈夫 describes lasting strength or good health, while 大丈夫 means all right.