丈夫

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じょうぶ
JLPT:N5
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1Healthy and unlikely to fall ill (for people), or sturdy and unlikely to break (for objects); an na-adjective used for both people's health and the durability of things.

Na-Adjective

Examples

祖母は80歳を過ぎても丈夫で、毎日散歩している。

My grandmother is still healthy past 80 and takes a walk every day.

このテーブルは丈夫にできているので、重い物を置いても平気だ。

This table is built sturdily, so it's fine even with heavy things on it.

登山用の靴は丈夫なものを選んだほうがいい。

It's better to choose sturdy shoes for hiking.

子どもが丈夫に育ってくれて安心した。

I was relieved that my child grew up healthy and strong.

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