synonym Comparative
強い
VS
丈夫な
Differences Between "強い" and "丈夫な"
Option A
強い
Meaning
strong, powerful, intense
Reading
つよい (tsuyoi)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
今日は風がとても強いです。
The wind is very strong today.
Option B
丈夫な
Meaning
strong, durable, healthy
Reading
じょうぶな (joubuna)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
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.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(strong, powerful, intense)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 強い: い-形容詞 (i-adjective). Can refer to physical strength, mental strength, intensity (e.g., wind, light, taste), or being good at something. Opposite of 弱い (yowai - weak). Example: 強い風 (tsuyoi kaze - strong wind), 日本語が強い (nihongo ga tsuyoi - strong in Japanese).
- 丈夫な: A な-adjective meaning strong, robust, or durable for objects (e.g., 丈夫な机 - sturdy desk) and healthy or sturdy for people/animals (e.g., 丈夫な体 - healthy body). It implies resilience and resistance to damage or illness.
- 強い: い-形容詞 (i-adjective). Can refer to physical strength, mental strength, intensity (e.g., wind, light, taste), or being good at something. Opposite of 弱い (yowai - weak). Example: 強い風 (tsuyoi kaze - strong wind), 日本語が強い (nihongo ga tsuyoi - strong in Japanese).
- 丈夫な: A な-adjective meaning strong, robust, or durable for objects (e.g., 丈夫な机 - sturdy desk) and healthy or sturdy for people/animals (e.g., 丈夫な体 - healthy body). It implies resilience and resistance to damage or illness.
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