Japanese word

強化

Pronunciation

Romajikyōka

Meaning

  • nounstrengthening

Example

筋力の強化のために運動します。kin ryoku no kyō ka no ta me ni un dō shi ma su

I exercise to strengthen my muscles.

Illustration for 強化 (strengthening)

More examples

毎日の練習で、基礎の強化を目指します。mai nichi no ren shū de ki so no kyō ka o me za shi ma su

We aim to strengthen the basics through daily practice.

Core concept

Refers to the process of adding strength or power to something so that it performs or withstands more effectively.

Common phrases

  • 安全性の強化an zen sei no kyō ka

    strengthening safety

  • 協力関係の強化kyō ryoku kan kei no kyō ka

    strengthening cooperation

Similar words

増強zōkyō: It means increasing the strength, power, or capacity of something.
補強hokyō: It means adding support to a structure, system, or plan to make it stronger.

Definition in Japanese

物事の力や働きなどを強くし、いっそう優れた状態にすること。mono goto no chikara ya hatara ki na do o tsuyo ku shi i ssō sugu re ta jō tai ni su ru ko to

Word origin

強化 (kyōka) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 強 (kyō, "strong") and 化 (ka, "change"), meaning a change toward greater strength.

Usage tips

  • 強化 (kyōka) is used for both improving skills and making structures or systems more resistant, which makes it useful in many practical contexts.

Other meanings

  • reinforcementnoun

Opposites

  • 弱体化jakutaikaweakeningnoun

Related words

  • 強化するkyōkasurustrengthenverb

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