Japanese symbol for “sturdy”
頑丈
がんじょう
Romaji: ganjou
solid; firm; stout; burly
In Japanese, sturdy is 頑丈, read がんじょう (ganjou).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- adj-na, n solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
Written forms: 頑丈、岩乗. Readings: がんじょう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “sturdy”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 強壮 | きょうそう kyousou | able-bodied; robust; sturdy |
| 屈強 | くっきょう kukkyou | robust; brawny; muscular |
| 逞しい | たくましい takumashii | burly; strong; sturdy |
| 堅牢 | けんろう kenrou | solid; strong; sturdy |
| 頑健 | がんけん ganken | robust; fit and healthy; strong |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 頑張る | がんばる ganbaru | to persevere; to persist; to keep at it |
| 頑固 | がんこ ganko | stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded |
| 頑張り | がんばり ganbari | tenacity; endurance |
| 頑強 | がんきょう gankyou | stubborn; dogged; persistent |
| 頑張れ | がんばれ ganbare | hang in there; go for it; keep at it |
| 大丈夫 | だいじょうぶ daijoubu | safe; secure; sound |
| 丈夫 | じょうぶ joubu | healthy; robust; strong |
| 背丈 | せたけ setake | stature; height |
See also: Chinese symbol for “sturdy”.
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