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76 words
Japanese word
強度
Pronunciation
Romajikyōdo
Meaning
- nounstrength
Example
この材料の強度を調べます。ko no zai ryō no kyō do o shira be ma su
I will check the strength of this material.
More examples
この製品は軽さと強度を両立しています。ko no sei hin wa karu sa to kyō do o ryō ritsu shi te i ma su
This product combines lightness and strength.
Core concept
Expresses the measurable degree of strength in a force, effect, or material, from weak to strong.
Common phrases
強度を保つkyō do o tamo tsu
maintain strength
強度が必要kyō do ga hitsu yō
require strength
強度不足kyō do fu soku
insufficient strength
Similar words
強さtsuyosa: The degree to which something is strong, considered in general terms.
強弱kyōjaku: The relative levels of strength, especially when they vary or are compared.
Definition in Japanese
力や作用の強さ、または物体や材料の力に耐える程度。chikara ya sa yō no tsuyo sa ma ta wa but tai ya zai ryō no chikara ni ta e ru tei do
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 強度 (kyōdo) combines 強 (kyō, "strength") with 度 (do, "degree") to mean a degree of strength.
Usage tips
- English usually uses strength for a material's ability to resist force, while intensity more often describes the level of a signal, sound, or experience.