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丈夫
joubu, joufu
Description
「丈夫」は、こわれにくくて強いものや、体が健康な人によく使います。
"丈夫" is often used for things that are hard to break and strong, or for people who are healthy.
「大丈夫」という言葉の中にも入っています。
It is also included in the word "大丈夫".
Meanings
丈夫joubu
strong, durable, not easily broken
このかばんはとても丈夫です。
This bag is very sturdy.
丈夫joubu
healthy, robust in body
祖母は今も体が丈夫です。
My grandmother is still in good health.
丈夫joufu
a strong, brave man
彼は立派な丈夫だ。
He is a fine, strong man.
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Notes
- Nuance
As na-adjective 丈夫 covers both physical durability of objects and good health of people.
- Etymology
丈 (length/height) + 夫 (man); the reading joufu means a stout, manly person.
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