Meaning

Primary

Sturdy

Alternatives

Firm, Healthy

Word Type

な adjective

Explanation

With the height of my husband, he's very firm. Try to push him over. Impossible. He's so tall and sturdy due to his height.

Reading

じょうぶ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. Watch out for the rendaku.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 丈夫に育つ

    to grow into a strong person

    丈夫になる

    to become sturdy, to become strong

    丈夫にする

    to make sturdy

Context Sentences

私のつまは、あまり体が丈夫ではなく、よく病気になります。

My wife isn't very healthy and she gets sick often.

このいすはとても丈夫なので、すもう取りがすわってもこわれません。

This chair is so sturdy that even a sumo wrestler can sit down in it without it breaking.

彼が丈夫な男だってことは分かってるけど、暴飲暴食の習慣がちょっと心配なんだよね。

I know he’s a sturdy guy, but I’m a little worried about his excessive eating and drinking habits.

Kanji Composition