強さ
tsuyosa
Description
「強さ」は、力や心がどれくらい強いかをあらわす言葉です。
"強さ" is a word that expresses how strong power or spirit is.
人の体の力だけでなく、風や光、気持ちの強さにも使えます。
It can be used not only for a person's physical strength but also for the strength of wind, light, or feelings.
Meanings
強さtsuyosa
strength; how strong something or someone is
彼の強さにみんなおどろいた。
Everyone was surprised by his strength.
強さtsuyosa
intensity; degree of force (of wind, light, etc.)
風の強さで木がゆれている。
The trees are swaying because of the strong wind.
強さtsuyosa
mental toughness; inner strength
彼女の心の強さを尊敬している。
I respect her inner strength.
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Notes
- Word formation
adjective 強い (tsuyoi) + nominalizing suffix さ, turning "strong" into the noun "strength."
- Nuance
強さ measures degree/intensity, while 力 (chikara) refers to power or force as a substance.
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