強 means “strong”

つよい · tsuyoi

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

つよい, つよまる, つよめる, しいる, こわい

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

キョウ, ゴウ

JLPT N4 · Taught in grade 2 · 11 strokes

The story

A bow (弓) and a hard-shelled insect: strength both flexible and armored. Japanese students meet it daily in 勉強, "study": the strength you force into yourself.

Used in 強い (tsuyoi, strong), 勉強 (benkyou, study), and 強力 (kyouryoku, powerful)

Words with 強

• 力強 (ちからづよ, chikarazuyo): powerful / strong
• 強力 (きょうりょく, kyouryoku): powerful / mighty

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