Japanese word

補強

Pronunciation

Romajihokyō

Meaning

  • nounreinforcement

Example

新しい選手でチームを補強します。atara shi i sen shu de chī mu o ho kyō shi ma su

We reinforce the team with new players.

Illustration for 補強 (reinforcement)

More examples

老朽化した橋は、早急な補強が必要です。rō kyū ka shi ta hashi wa sak kyū na ho kyō ga hitsu yō de su

The aging bridge needs immediate reinforcement.

Core concept

Describes strengthening an existing group or structure by adding what it lacks.

Common phrases

  • 補強を検討するho kyō o ken tō su ru

    consider reinforcement

  • 補強を図るho kyō o haka ru

    seek reinforcement

Similar words

強化kyōka: Increasing the power, ability, or performance of an existing group, system, or structure.
増強zōkyō: Increasing an existing group's strength by adding personnel, equipment, or other resources.

Definition in Japanese

組織や構造などに人や物を加え、弱い部分を補って強くすること。so shiki ya kō zō na do ni hito ya mono o kuwa e yowa i bu bun o ogina tte tsuyo ku su ru ko to

Word origin

補強 (hokyō, "reinforcement") combines 補 (ho, "supplement") and 強 (kyō, "strong"), expressing the idea of making something stronger by supplying what is missing.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese sports news, 補強 (hokyō) often means strengthening a team by signing or adding players, while English reinforcement also covers people or materials sent to provide support.

Opposites

  • 弱体化jakutaikaweakeningnoun

Related words

  • 補強するhokyōsurureinforceverb

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