強気
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Base na-adjective form. Describes a confident, assertive, or strong-willed attitude. Often used with 『な』 (na) to modify nouns, e.g., 『強気な態度』 (tsuyoki na taido, 'firm attitude').
Theme
During a business meeting, User and their colleague Akira discuss negotiation strategies for an upcoming deal.
強気
つよき
firm / strong
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Think of a strong, firm person who stands their ground. 『強気』 (tsuyoki, 'firm / Strong') sounds like 'tsu-yo-ki' — imagine 'tsu-yo' as 'strong' and 'ki' as 'spirit'.
Cultural Note
In Japanese business or sports contexts, 『強気』 (tsuyoki, 'firm / Strong') describes an assertive or confident attitude, often used to praise someone's determination.
Forms
Base: 強気Base na-adjective form. Describes a confident, assertive, or strong-willed attitude. Often used with 『な』 (na) to modify nouns, e.g., 『強気な態度』 (tsuyoki na taido, 'firm attitude').
Negative: 強気じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'not') to the base form → 『強気じゃない』 (tsuyoki janai). Example: 『彼は強気じゃない』 (kare wa tsuyoki janai, 'He is not firm').
Past: 強気だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past marker) to the base form → 『強気だった』 (tsuyoki datta). Example: 『彼女は強気だった』 (kanojo wa tsuyoki datta, 'She was firm').
Adverbial: 強気にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial marker) to the base form → 『強気に』 (tsuyoki ni). Example: 『強気に話す』 (tsuyoki ni hanasu, 'to speak firmly').
Comparative: より強気Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective. Example: 『彼はより強気だ』 (kare wa yori tsuyoki da, 'He is more firm').
Superlative: 一番強気Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective. Example: 『彼が一番強気だ』 (kare ga ichiban tsuyoki da, 'He is the most firm').