頑丈
がんじょう
ganjou
JLPT N1adjectiveVocabularyLevel 83 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
頑丈 (がんじょう (ganjou)) means "Sturdy". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Sturdy
Also : Solid · Firm · Strong · Robust
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Example Sentences
子供用の机は特に頑丈に作られている。
こどもようのつくえはとくにがんじょうにつくられている。
Children's desks are especially built to be sturdy.
彼の家は50年前に立てられたが、今も頑丈だ。
かれのいえは50ねんまえにたてられたが、いまもがんじょうだ。
His house was built 50 years ago but remains sturdy.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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