強い
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Base i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes strength, power, or intensity in various contexts.
Theme
At a gym, User and their friend Aiko are talking about fitness and strength training routines.
強い
つよい
strong, powerful
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Think of a strong superhero flexing muscles — you shout 『強い！』 (tsuyoi, 'strong'). 'Tsuyoi' rhymes with 'boy' who's strong — strong boy!
Cultural Note
『強い』 (tsuyoi) is used to describe physical strength, powerful forces, or strong character. It's common in sports, business, and everyday praise.
Forms
Base: 強いBase i-adjective form ending in 『い』. Describes strength, power, or intensity in various contexts.
Negative: 強くないDrop 『い』 → add 『くない』 (kunai, negative) → 『強くない』 (tsuyokunai).
Past: 強かったDrop 『い』 → add 『かった』 (katta, past) → 『強かった』 (tsuyokatta).
Adverbial: 強くDrop 『い』 → add 『く』 (ku, adverbial) → 『強く』 (tsuyoku).
Comparative: より強いComparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番強いSuperlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.