Quintuple VS
Synonym Boundary: "強い", "丈夫な", "長所", "強烈", "たくましい"
All represent the core concept "strong", but require precise selection.
Japanese Option A
強い
つよい (tsuyoi)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option B
丈夫な
じょうぶな (joubuna)
N4 / CEFR
Japanese Option C
長所
ちょうしょ (chousho)
N3 / CEFR
Japanese Option D
強烈
きょうれつ (kyōretsu)
N2 / CEFR
Japanese Option E
たくましい
たくましい (takumashii)
N2 / CEFR
Quintuple VS Nuance Contrast & Social Differences
When expressing "strong" in Japanese, you must carefully distinguish between "強い", "丈夫な", "長所", "強烈", "たくましい" based on context.
- 強い (つよい (tsuyoi) - Level: N4): Maps to "strong, powerful, intense" and is used when い-形容詞.
- 丈夫な (じょうぶな (joubuna) - Level: N4): Maps to "strong, durable, healthy" and is used when A な-adjective meaning strong, robust, or durable for objects.
- 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.
- たくましい (たくましい (takumashii) - Level: N2): Maps to "strong, robust, tough (physically/mentally), sturdy" and is used when Describes a person or organism that is strong, resilient, and vigorous, both physically and mentally. Often implies an ability to overcome hardships..
Context for "強い"
今日は風がとても強いです。
The wind is very strong today.
Context for "丈夫な"
このかばんは丈夫なので、長く使えます。
This bag is durable, so I can use it for a long time.
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 "強烈"
彼は強烈な個性を持っている。
He has a strong personality.
Context for "たくましい"
彼は精神的にとてもたくましい人だ。
He is a very mentally tough person.
Synonym Mastery Challenge
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "今日は風がとても ＿＿＿ です。" (Meaning: "The wind is very strong today.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "強い" is correct here because it represents "strong, powerful, intense" in the context: "The wind is very strong today.".