“Brawny” in Japanese
Short answer
Brawny in Japanese is “魁偉” (kaii). Full meaning: brawny, muscular, impressive, gigantic.
Other ways to say “Brawny” in Japanese
ムキムキ
mukimuki muscular, brawny
筋張った
sujibatta brawny, sinewy, stringy
屈強
kukkyou robust, brawny, muscular, strong, sturdy
強い
tsuyoi strong, potent, competent, domineering, tough; strong, brawny, powerful, healthy, rugged; good (at), skilled, knowledgeable
かい偉
kaii brawny, muscular, impressive, gigantic
むきむき
mukimuki muscular, brawny
隆々
ryuuryuu prosperous, flourishing, thriving; muscular, brawny
靭い
zuyoi strong, potent, competent, domineering, tough; strong, brawny, powerful, healthy, rugged; good (at), skilled, knowledgeable
勁い
tsuyoi strong, potent, competent, domineering, tough; strong, brawny, powerful, healthy, rugged; good (at), skilled, knowledgeable
猛い
tsuyoi strong, potent, competent, domineering, tough; strong, brawny, powerful, healthy, rugged; good (at), skilled, knowledgeable
毅い
zuyoi strong, potent, competent, domineering, tough; strong, brawny, powerful, healthy, rugged; good (at), skilled, knowledgeable
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