English–Japanese

“sturdy” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiganjō

Example

この箱は頑丈です。ko no bako wa gan jō de su

This box is sturdy.

Illustration for 頑丈 (sturdy)

How to say “sturdy” in Japanese

“Sturdy” in Japanese is 頑丈 (ganjō).

Describes something built or formed to withstand force, wear, or rough handling without easily breaking.

Full entry for 頑丈: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 頑丈

旅行用のかばんは頑丈で、長く使えます。ryo kō yō no ka ba n wa gan jō de naga ku tsuka e ma su

The travel bag is sturdy and can be used for a long time.

Tips for using 頑丈

  • The word 頑丈 (ganjō, "sturdy") usually describes the physical build of an object, while English strong also applies to abilities, arguments, and relationships.

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