Japanese Conversation · Level 29
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Japanese word
たくましい
Pronunciation
Romajitakumashii
Meaning
- i-adjectivestrong
Example
彼はたくましいです。kare wa ta ku ma shi i de su
He is strong.
More examples
子どもたちは自然の中でたくましく育っています。ko do mo ta chi wa shi zen no naka de ta ku ma shi ku soda tte i ma su
The children are growing up strong in nature.
Core concept
Points to strength combined with vitality and resilience rather than strength in only one physical action.
Common phrases
たくましい体ta ku ma shi i karada
a strong body
たくましい精神ta ku ma shi i sei shin
a strong spirit
たくましく育つta ku ma shi ku soda tsu
grow strong
Similar words
強いtsuyoi: Describes a person or living thing as physically strong and able to withstand hardship.
力強いchikarazuyoi: Describes a person, action, or expression as full of force and energy.
Definition in Japanese
心身がしっかりしていて、力や活力に満ち、容易にくじけないさま。shin shin ga shi kka ri shi te i te chikara ya katsu ryoku ni mi chi yō i ni ku ji ke na i sa ma
Word origin
たくましい (takumashii) is a native Japanese adjective descended from たくまし (takumashi), an older form used for a vigorous and powerful quality.
Usage tips
- In conversational Japanese, たくましい (takumashii) often conveys warm admiration when describing a child who grows confidently despite setbacks.
Other meanings
- robusti-adjective
- hardyi-adjective
Opposites
- ひ弱hiyowafrailna-adjective
- 弱いyowaiweaki-adjective
Related words
- たくましさtakumashisastrengthnoun