JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
強 — strong
- Reading
- キョウ・ゴウ・つよ.い・つよ.まる・つよ.める・し.いる・こわ.い
- Meaning
- strong
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
強 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is キョウ・ゴウ・つよ.い・つよ.まる・つよ.める・し.いる・こわ.い and it means strong. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
強 appears in everyday japanese words such as 増強 (augment), 強制 (obligation) and 強気 (firm; bullish; aggressive).
Japanese words containing 強
Frequently asked questions
What does 強 mean in Japanese?
強 means strong in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 強 read?
強 is read キョウ・ゴウ・つよ.い・つよ.まる・つよ.める・し.いる・こわ.い. Reading it inside real words — 増強 and 強制 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 強 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 強 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 強 in a word?
A common word containing 強 is 増強 (ぞうきょう) — "augment". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 強 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 強 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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