強 — Strong
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Putting in effort (勉) to become strong (強) mentally is how you study.
The adjective for being strong (強) or powerful.
When you investigate (調) something with a strong (強) focus, you give it emphasis.
Frequently Asked Questions About 強 (Strong)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 強 (Strong)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 強 ("Strong", read as きょう) is: A very strong goat (ごう), performing in Kyoto (きょう) wearing his jiu-jitsu-yoga (つよ) kimono. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 強 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 強 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 強 means "Strong". Its primary reading is きょう (On'yomi: きょう, ごう; Kun'yomi: つよ). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 強?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 強 include: 勉強する (べんきょうする - to study), 強い (つよい - powerful), 強調 (きょうちょう - emphasis, stress, stressed point).
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