εΌ·
JLPT N4
πͺ Strong, strength, force, powerful, to strengthen
Readings
Onβyomi: γγ§γ¦ (kyou)
Kunβyomi: γ€γ(γ) (tsuyo(i))
β’ γ€γ.γ (tsuyoi) β strong, powerful
β’ γ€γ.γγ (tsuyomeru) β to strengthen
β’ γ.γγ (shiiru) β to compel, force
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
εΌ·γ
γ€γγ
strong
εεΌ·
γΉγγγγ
study
εΌ·ε
γγγγγγ
powerful
εΌ·ε
γγγγ
strengthening
ζεΌ·
γγγγγ
strongest
Example Sentences
δ½γεΌ·γγ§γγ
γγγ γ γ€γγ γ§γγ
My body is strong.
ζ₯ζ¬θͺγεεΌ·γγΎγγ
γ«γ»γγ γ γΉγγγγ γγΎγγ
I study Japanese.
Cultural Note
πͺ The kanji εΌ· reflects both physical and mental strength, which is highly valued in Japanese culture.
β’ From martial arts (ε£ι, ζι) to academic diligence (εεΌ·), the idea of εͺεγ¨εΌ·γ (effort and strength) is deeply embedded.
β’ Compound kanji like εεΌ· (study) show that learning is seen as a form of exertion and personal strengthening.
β’ Strong winds (εΌ·ι’¨) and natural forces are also metaphorically tied to challenge and resilience, common in Japanese literature and idioms.
β’ From martial arts (ε£ι, ζι) to academic diligence (εεΌ·), the idea of εͺεγ¨εΌ·γ (effort and strength) is deeply embedded.
β’ Compound kanji like εεΌ· (study) show that learning is seen as a form of exertion and personal strengthening.
β’ Strong winds (εΌ·ι’¨) and natural forces are also metaphorically tied to challenge and resilience, common in Japanese literature and idioms.