Strong in Japanese
"strong" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "strong". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
強 is strong, the opposite of weak. 烈 is intense and fierce. 毅 is resolute, strong in will. 剛 is hard and unbending. Japanese separates strength of body from strength of will.
Top pick
strong
Reading: kyou
11 strokes · powerful
Where it comes from
Composed of bow (弓) and insect. Strong insect like a bow (beetle).
What it carries
Strength, compulsion, emphasis. Represents physical and mental power.
Related kanji for "strong"
strong
retsu · powerful
Combines 'fire' (灬) with 'row' (列), depicting fire burning and spreading intensely.
strong
ki · powerful
Composed of how and strike. Striking strongly.
strong
gou · powerful
Composed of hill and sword. Strong like sword.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for strong?
The most common kanji for "strong" is 強, read as kyou. It means strong. Related kanji: 烈 (strong), 毅 (strong), 剛 (strong).
How many strokes does 強 have?
強 has 11 strokes.