Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 逞しい(たくましい) in Japanese

逞しい
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
たくましい
Romaji
takumashii
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjective (keiyoushi)
    Meaning
    burly; strong; sturdy
    Example sentence
    彼女逞しく逆境耐えた She bore her misfortunes with a brave spirit.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    indomitable; indefatigable; strong-willed; resolute; bold
    Example sentence
    想像力たくましい少年であった He used to be an imaginative boy.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
    Example sentence
    たくましい青年 He is a robust young man.

Examples of 逞しい, たくましい in a sentence



Kanji in this word

11 strokes

sturdy, brawny, bold

On'Yomi: テイ

Kun'Yomi: たくま.しい

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