堅固

kenko

strong and sturdy

この橋は堅固に設計されている。

This bridge is designed to be strong and sturdy.

general

Strong, sturdy, and resistant to damage or collapse; well-constructed and durable.

この建物は堅固な構造で、地震にも耐えられる。

This building has a sturdy structure and can withstand earthquakes.

彼の信念は堅固で、誰も揺るがせない。

His beliefs are unshakable.

Can describe physical structures, beliefs, or abstract concepts that are strong and enduring.

Collocations

堅固な構造sturdy structure堅固な信念unshakable belief堅固な防衛strong defense

Synonyms

堅牢頑丈堅実

Antonyms

脆弱弱い不安定

Related Phrases

堅固な信念phrase

unshakable belief

堅固な防衛phrase

strong defense

Pro Tip

Usage in Context

Use '堅固' to describe something that is physically strong or metaphorically unshakable.

Gold Rule

Physical vs. Abstract

'堅固' can describe both physical structures and abstract concepts like beliefs or defenses.

Word Origin

From the combination of '堅' (ken, meaning 'hard' or 'strong') and '固' (ko, meaning 'solid' or 'firm').

Usage Notes

Often used to describe physical objects, structures, or abstract concepts that are strong and enduring. Can also describe beliefs or defenses that are unshakable.

Word Breakdown

堅

hard, strong

root

固

solid, firm

root

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