εΌ·
Strong
γ€γ(γ) (tsuyoi), γ€γ(γΎγ) (tsuyomaru), γ€γ(γγ) (tsuyomeru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The phrase εεΌ· (benkyou), meaning 'study,' contains εΌ·. Originally it meant 'forcing oneself' or 'making a strong effort,' which is exactly what many students feel before an exam.
Memory Trick
Imagine a superhero effortlessly lifting a heavy car above their head. That incredible power helps you remember εΌ· means 'strong.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ§γ¦ (kyou), γ΄γ¦ (gou)
Kunyomi: γ€γ(γ) (tsuyoi), γ€γ(γΎγ) (tsuyomaru), γ€γ(γγ) (tsuyomeru)
Example Words
εΌ·γ
γ€γγ (tsuyoi)
Strong
εεΌ·
γΉγγγγ (benkyou)
Study
ζεΌ·
γγγγγ (saikyou)
Strongest
εΌ·ι’¨
γγγγ΅γ (kyoufuu)
Strong wind
Example Sentence
ε½Όγ― γ¨γ¦γ εΌ·γγ§γγ
γγγ― γ¨γ¦γ γ€γγγ§γγ
kare wa totemo tsuyoi desu
He is very strong.