頑丈
gankyō
sturdy, robust, strong
この机は頑丈で、何年も使える。
This desk is sturdy and can be used for many years.
general
Strong, durable, or sturdy in construction or build, often referring to physical objects or structures.
この橋は頑丈に作られている。
This bridge is built to be sturdy.
彼は頑丈な体格をしている。
He has a robust build.
Often used to describe objects, buildings, or physical strength.
Pro Tip
Common Usage
頑丈 is often used to describe furniture, buildings, or tools that are well-made and durable.
Word Origin
From the kanji 頑 (stubborn, strong) and 丈 (measure, length), originally describing something that is strong and durable.
Usage Notes
Can also describe people's physical strength or resilience, but most commonly refers to objects or structures.
Word Breakdown
頑
stubborn, strong
root丈
measure, length
root和英辞典