Japanese word

頑丈

Pronunciation

Romajiganjō

Meaning

  • na-adjectivesturdy

Example

この箱は頑丈です。ko no bako wa gan jō de su

This box is sturdy.

Illustration for 頑丈 (sturdy)

More examples

旅行用のかばんは頑丈で、長く使えます。ryo kō yō no ka ba n wa gan jō de naga ku tsuka e ma su

The travel bag is sturdy and can be used for a long time.

Core concept

Describes something built or formed to withstand force, wear, or rough handling without easily breaking.

Common phrases

  • 頑丈な作りgan jō na tsuku ri

    sturdy construction

Similar words

丈夫jōbu: Describes an object that is durable and does not break easily during normal use.
堅牢kenrō: Describes a structure or device designed with a solid build to resist damage.
強固kyōko: Describes something built firmly enough to resist pressure, impact, or collapse.
強靭kyōjin: Describes something tough enough to endure severe stress without losing its form.

Definition in Japanese

力や衝撃に強く、壊れたり傷んだりしにくいさま。chikara ya shō geki ni tsuyo ku kowa re ta ri ita n da ri shi ni ku i sa ma

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 頑丈 (ganjō, "sturdy") uses 頑 (gan, "stubborn") and 丈 (jō, "measure"); its modern meaning comes from established usage, not a literal sum of the character glosses.

Usage tips

  • The word 頑丈 (ganjō, "sturdy") usually describes the physical build of an object, while English strong also applies to abilities, arguments, and relationships.

Other meanings

  • strongna-adjective
  • durablena-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 頑丈さganjōsasturdinessnoun

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