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Kanji Grade 2 - 強

Kanji character Grade 2 強. Writing practice along with onyomi and kunyomi readings.

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Kanji Grade 2 - 強
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Kun: つよ.い、 つよ.まる、 つよ.める、 し.いる、 こわ.い
On: キョウ、 ゴウ
11 strokes
Radical: bow 弓
Parts: 厶 弓 虫
 
Onyomi
強 【キョウ】 a little over, a little more than, powerhouse, one of the biggest, one of the most powerful
強化 【キョウカ】 strengthening, intensifying, reinforcement, enhancement, solidification
列強 【レッキョウ】 major powers of the world, great powers
屈強 【クッキョウ】 robust, brawny, muscular, strong, sturdy
強盗 【ゴウトウ】 robber, mugger, robbery, burglary
強引 【ゴウイン】 overbearing, coercive, pushy, forcible, high-handed
 
Kunyomi
強い 【つよい】 strong, potent, competent, domineering, tough, strong, brawny, powerful, healthy, rugged, good (at), skilled, knowledgeable, being able to handle, know how to deal (with), durable (against), resistant (to), resilient, firm, rigid, solid, intense, strong, fierce, high, dependable, trustworthy
強い心 【つよいこころ】 stout heart, strong mind
強まる 【つよまる】 to get strong, to gain strength
強める 【つよめる】 to strengthen, to emphasize, to emphasise
強いる 【しいる】 to force, to compel, to coerce, to press, to impose
強い 【こわい】 tough, stiff, hard, inflexible, obstinate, stubborn, tired, worn out
強飯 【こわめし】 glutinous rice with red beans (eaten on celebratory occasions), mochi rice with red beans