“Formidable” in Japanese
Short answer
Formidable in Japanese is “手ごわい” (tegowai). Full meaning: difficult, tough, formidable, redoubtable, stubborn.
Other ways to say “Formidable” in Japanese
侮りがたい
anadorigatai formidable, not to be sneered at, not to be made light of
半端じゃない
hanpajanai considerable, formidable, tremendous, really something else, exceptional, impressive
厳めしい
ikameshii stern, grave, austere, imposing, dignified, formidable, solemn, majestic; strict (e.g. security), severe, firm, rigid, rigorous
きつい
kitsui tough, hard, severe, demanding, harsh; determined, strong-minded, forceful, formidable, fierce; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol), severe, intense
いかめしい
ikameshii stern, grave, austere, imposing, dignified, formidable, solemn, majestic; strict (e.g. security), severe, firm, rigid, rigorous
きつ
kitsu tough, hard, severe, demanding, harsh; determined, strong-minded, forceful, formidable, fierce; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol), severe, intense
キツ
kitsu tough, hard, severe, demanding, harsh; determined, strong-minded, forceful, formidable, fierce; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol), severe, intense
キツイ
kitsui tough, hard, severe, demanding, harsh; determined, strong-minded, forceful, formidable, fierce; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol), severe, intense
キツク
kitsuku tough, hard, severe, demanding, harsh; determined, strong-minded, forceful, formidable, fierce; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol), severe, intense
きつく
kitsuku tough, hard, severe, demanding, harsh; determined, strong-minded, forceful, formidable, fierce; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol), severe, intense
キツい
kitsui tough, hard, severe, demanding, harsh; determined, strong-minded, forceful, formidable, fierce; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol), severe, intense
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