No. 784 in Japanese
強
"Strong" or "strength."
In a sentence
彼は強い意志を持っている。
He has a strong will.
Here, 強い describes '意志' (will), emphasizing its robustness or strength.
このロープは非常に強い。
This rope is very strong.
In this context, 強い is used to describe the physical durability or strength of the rope.
強風が吹いている。
A strong wind is blowing.
Here, 強 is part of the compound word '強風' (strong wind), referring to the intensity of the wind.
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