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What is the Kanji for 'Strong'? | 強

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Strong', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Strong' is 強.

    kanji

    強

    Meaning

    Strong

    Reading

    kunyomiし

    shi

    つよ

    tsuyo

    onyomiきょう

    kyou

    ごう

    gou

    Parts

    虫Insect 弓Bow 厶Private

    Example Word

    勉強: study. The Japanese verbal noun '勉強 (べんきょう)' primarily means 'study'. It refers to the act of learning or acquiring knowledge, often through formal education or self-directed efforts. This word is commonly used in contexts related to education, such as studying for exams or learning new skills. For example: I study Japanese every day「毎日日本語を勉強します」(まいにちにほんごをべんきょうします). She is studying hard for her exams「彼女は試験のために一生懸命勉強しています」(かのじょはしけんのためにいっしょうけんめいべんきょうしています). Additionally, '勉強' can sometimes imply a sense of effort or hard work, not just academic study. It can also be used in a broader sense to mean 'learning through experience' or 'gaining knowledge through practice'.

    Radical

    弓

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    258

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 強

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 3 parts:

    kanji

    虫

    Meaning

    Insect

    kanji

    弓

    Meaning

    Bow

    radical

    厶

    Meaning

    Private

Words Using 強

This kanji is used in 17 words:

    word

    強化

    Meaning

    Strengthening, Enhancement

    word

    強制

    Meaning

    Compulsion, Enforcement

    word

    強力

    Meaning

    Strong, Powerful

    word

    強気

    Meaning

    Confident, Bullish

    word

    勉強

    Meaning

    Study

    word

    強まる

    Meaning

    Strengthen

    word

    強調

    Meaning

    Emphasis

    word

    強烈

    Meaning

    Intense

    word

    強引

    Meaning

    Forceful

    word

    力強い

    Meaning

    Powerful, Reassuring

    word

    強める

    Meaning

    Strengthen

    word

    強い

    Meaning

    Strong

    word

    強さ

    Meaning

    Strength

    word

    最強

    Meaning

    Strongest

    word

    強いる

    Meaning

    Force

    word

    強盗

    Meaning

    Robbery

    word

    心強い

    Meaning

    Reassuring

Kanji Related to 強 Through the Part 虫

These 14 kanji contain the part 虫 as well.

    kanji

    蛮

    Meaning

    Barbarian

    kanji

    融

    Meaning

    Fuse, Dissolve

    kanji

    蜜

    Meaning

    Honey

    kanji

    虹

    Meaning

    Rainbow

    kanji

    蚕

    Meaning

    Silkworm

    kanji

    蛍

    Meaning

    Firefly

    kanji

    蚊

    Meaning

    Mosquito

    kanji

    騒

    Meaning

    Clamor, Boisterous

    kanji

    蜂

    Meaning

    Bee

    kanji

    風

    Meaning

    Wind, Style

    kanji

    触

    Meaning

    Touch, Contact

    kanji

    独

    Meaning

    Alone

    kanji

    蛇

    Meaning

    Snake

    kanji

    繭

    Meaning

    Cocoon

Kanji Related to 強 Through the Part 弓

These 9 kanji contain the part 弓 as well.

    kanji

    張

    Meaning

    Spread, Stretch

    kanji

    弥

    Meaning

    Increasing

    kanji

    弟

    Meaning

    Younger brother

    kanji

    弔

    Meaning

    Mourn, Condolence

    kanji

    弱

    Meaning

    Weak

    kanji

    弧

    Meaning

    Arc, Arch

    kanji

    弾

    Meaning

    Bullet, Projectile

    kanji

    引

    Meaning

    Pull

    kanji

    弦

    Meaning

    String, Bowstring

Kanji Related to 強 Through the Part 厶

These 14 kanji contain the part 厶 as well.

    kanji

    窓

    Meaning

    Window

    kanji

    参

    Meaning

    Participate

    kanji

    払

    Meaning

    Pay, Drive away

    kanji

    仏

    Meaning

    Buddha

    kanji

    至

    Meaning

    Arrive, Climax

    kanji

    公

    Meaning

    Public

    kanji

    去

    Meaning

    Past

    kanji

    台

    Meaning

    Pedestal, Machine

    kanji

    勾

    Meaning

    Flexed, Hooked

    kanji

    鬼

    Meaning

    Demon, Ogre

    kanji

    広

    Meaning

    Wide

    kanji

    弁

    Meaning

    Valve, Dialect

    kanji

    私

    Meaning

    Private, Me

    kanji

    会

    Meaning

    Meet

Learn the Kanji 強

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 強 mean?

強 means 'Strong'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.