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強
強 (readings: きょう, ごう, つよ; Japanese kanji) means “strong”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 強い (strong).
What does 強 mean?
| Kanji | 強 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | strong |
| Readings | きょう, ごう, つよ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 強
強 is read きょう or ごう or つよ depending on the word.
Example words with 強
| Example | 強い (strong) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14