丈夫
じょうぶadjective★Intermediate
formal
Strong, sturdy, or durable (often referring to physical objects or structures)
この家は丈夫に建てられている
This house is built to be sturdy.
formal
Healthy, robust, or in good health (referring to people)
彼は丈夫な体をしている
He has a robust body.
Collocations
丈夫な体a robust body丈夫な建物a sturdy building
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丈夫にadverb
sturdily, robustly
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
When referring to people, '丈夫' emphasizes physical health and robustness, while '健康' focuses more on overall well-being.
⚡Gold Rule
Key Rule
Use '丈夫' for both physical objects and people when emphasizing strength or durability.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '丈夫' (じょうぶ), where '丈夫' (じょう) means 'strong' and '夫' (ぶ) means 'man' or 'husband', originally referring to a strong man but later extended to mean 'strong' or 'durable' in general.
📝Usage Notes
Can refer to both physical strength (objects) and health (people). Often used in formal contexts.
Word Breakdown
丈夫
strong, sturdy
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