Japanese word

力強い

Pronunciation

Romajichikarazuyoi

Meaning

  • i-adjectivepowerful

Example

その選手の動きは力強いです。so no sen shu no ugo ki wa chikara zuyo i de su

The athlete's movements are powerful.

Illustration for 力強い (powerful)

More examples

彼女は力強い声で聴衆に語りかけました。kano jo wa chikara zuyo i koe de chō shū ni kata ri ka ke ma shi ta

She addressed the audience in a powerful voice.

Core concept

Describes a person, action, or expression that conveys strong power and energy.

Common phrases

  • 力強い声chikara zuyo i koe

    powerful voice

  • 力強い動きchikara zuyo i ugo ki

    powerful movement

  • 力強い演説chikara zuyo i en zetsu

    forceful speech

Similar words

強いtsuyoi: Having great force, intensity, or influence.
たくましいtakumashii: Showing robust strength and the ability to withstand hardship.
勇ましいisamashii: Expressing courage and energetic determination.

Definition in Japanese

動作や勢いなどに力がこもっていて、強さが感じられるさま。dō sa ya ikio i na do ni chikara ga ko mo tte i te tsuyo sa ga kan ji ra re ru sa ma

Word origin

The Japanese compound 力強い (chikarazuyoi) joins 力 (chikara, "strength") with 強い (tsuyoi, "strong"); 連濁 (rendaku, "sequential voicing") changes the first sound of the second word from ts to z.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, this adjective can describe not only physical movement but also a voice, performance, or statement that conveys strength and energy.

Other meanings

  • strongi-adjective
  • forcefuli-adjective
  • vigorousi-adjective

Opposites

  • 弱いyowaiweaki-adjective
  • 弱々しいyowayowashiifeeblei-adjective

Related words

  • 力強さchikarazuyosaforcefulnessnoun

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