強い
Reading: つよい
Meaning: strong, powerful, intense
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Example Sentence
風 が 強く なって きた
The wind has gotten strong.
Usage Notes
Used to describe physical strength, intensity of phenomena (wind, rain), firmness of will, or resistance to something. The adverb form 'tsuyoku' (strongly) is commonly used. Opposite of 'yowai' (weak).
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