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Kanji for Strong
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “strong”: 壮、強、毅、侃. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
strong
Robust and full of vigor.
6 strokes On reading ソウ (sou) Kun reading さかん (sakan) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: robust, manhood, prosperity
Readings used for names on Nazuke: sou
In Japan it appears in about 100 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in boys’ names.
strong
Strength and toughness; the power to keep going.
強 is the most common word for “strong” in everyday Japanese.
11 strokes On reading キョウ、ゴウ (kyou, gou) Kun reading つよい、つよまる、つよめる (tsuyoi, tsuyomaru, tsuyomeru) JLPT N3
Dictionary meanings: strong
Readings used for names on Nazuke: kyou, gou, tsuyo
resolute
Strong-willed and unshakable in the face of difficulty.
15 strokes On reading キ、ギ (ki, gi) Kun reading つよい (tsuyoi) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: strong
Readings used for names on Nazuke: ki, take
In Japan it appears in about 195 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, in both boys’ and girls’ names.
More about 毅 →strong-willed
Upright and unbending; someone who speaks their mind with integrity.
8 strokes On reading カン (kan) Kun reading つよい (tsuyoi) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: strong, just, righteous, peace-loving
Readings used for names on Nazuke: kan
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