synonym Comparative
丈夫
VS
得意な
Differences Between "丈夫" and "得意な"
Option A
丈夫
Meaning
strong, durable, healthy
Reading
じょうぶ (joubu)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
このカメラはとても丈夫なので、長く使えます。
This camera is very durable, so you can use it for a long time.
Option B
得意な
Meaning
good at, strong in, skilled at; one's forte
Reading
とくいな (tokuina)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は料理が得意だ。
He is good at cooking.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(strong, durable, healthy)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 丈夫: な-形容詞 (na-adjective). Used for objects that are sturdy and not easily broken, or for people/animals that are healthy and robust. Example: 丈夫な体 (joubu na karada - a strong body), この机は丈夫だ (kono tsukue wa joubu da - this desk is sturdy).
- 得意な: Na-adjective. Expresses being skilled or confident in something. Often used to describe a talent or strength. Opposite of 「苦手な」.
- 丈夫: な-形容詞 (na-adjective). Used for objects that are sturdy and not easily broken, or for people/animals that are healthy and robust. Example: 丈夫な体 (joubu na karada - a strong body), この机は丈夫だ (kono tsukue wa joubu da - this desk is sturdy).
- 得意な: Na-adjective. Expresses being skilled or confident in something. Often used to describe a talent or strength. Opposite of 「苦手な」.
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