synonym Comparative
強い
VS
強烈
Differences Between "強い" and "強烈"
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
強烈
Meaning
strong, intense, fierce
Reading
きょうれつ (kyōretsu)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は強烈な個性を持っている。
He has a strong personality.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(strong, powerful, intense)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
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).
- 強烈: Refers to something very powerful, impactful, or severe, often in a sensory (e.g., smell, impact) or emotional way (e.g., impression).
- 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).
- 強烈: Refers to something very powerful, impactful, or severe, often in a sensory (e.g., smell, impact) or emotional way (e.g., impression).
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