Quintuple VS
Synonym Boundary: "丈夫", "強い", "長所", "強固", "強烈"
All represent the core concept "strong", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
丈夫
じょうぶ (jōbu)
N5 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
強い
つよい (tsuyoi)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
長所
ちょうしょ (chousho)
N3 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
強固
きょうこ (kyouko)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option E
強烈
きょうれつ (kyōretsu)
N2 / CEFR
Quintuple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "strong" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "丈夫", "強い", "長所", "強固", "強烈" based on context.
- 丈夫 (じょうぶ (jōbu) - Level: N5): Maps to "strong, durable, healthy" and is used when A na-adjective used to describe objects that are sturdy and durable, or people who are healthy and robust. It implies resistance to damage or illness..
- 強い (つよい (tsuyoi) - Level: N4): Maps to "strong, powerful, intense" and is used when い-形容詞.
- 長所 (ちょうしょ (chousho) - Level: N3): Maps to "strong point, merit, advantage, asset" and is used when Used to describe a positive aspect or strength in a person, thing, or plan. Often contrasted with 欠点.
- 強固 (きょうこ (kyouko) - Level: N2): Maps to "strong, firm, solid, robust" and is used when Used to describe physical structures, systems, or relationships that are durable, resistant, and difficult to break. Emphasizes stability and robustness..
- 強烈 (きょうれつ (kyōretsu) - Level: N2): Maps to "strong, intense, fierce" and is used when Refers to something very powerful, impactful, or severe, often in a sensory.
Context for "丈夫"
この椅子はとても丈夫だ。
This chair is very sturdy.
Context for "強い"
今日は風がとても強いです。
The wind is very strong today.
Context for "長所"
彼女の長所は、どんな時も前向きなところです。
Her strong point is that she's always positive.
Context for "強固"
その建物は地震にも耐えられる強固な構造をしている。
That building has a strong structure that can withstand earthquakes.
Context for "強烈"
彼は強烈な個性を持っている。
He has a strong personality.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "この椅子はとても ＿＿＿ だ。" (Meaning: "This chair is very sturdy.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "丈夫" is correct here because it represents "strong, durable, healthy" in the context: "This chair is very sturdy.".