丈夫
じょうぶ
joubu
JLPT N4adjectiveVocabularyLevel 23 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

丈夫 (じょうぶ (joubu)) means "Strong". It is read じょうぶ (joubu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

Strong

Also : Robust · Durable

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Example Sentences

彼の健康な体は、いつも丈夫に見えた。

かれのけんこうなからだは、いつもじょうぶにみえた。

His strong, healthy body always looked robust.

このビニール袋は非常に丈夫で、繰り返し使える。

このびにーるぶくろはひじょうにじょうぶで、くりかえしつかえる。

This plastic bag is very durable and can be reused multiple times.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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