“Sturdy” in Japanese
Short answer
Sturdy in Japanese is “逞しい” (takumashii). Full meaning: burly, strong, sturdy; indomitable, indefatigable, strong-willed, resolute, bold; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.), strong.
Other ways to say “Sturdy” in Japanese
堅牢
kenrou solid, strong, sturdy, durable, stout
強壮
kyousou able-bodied, robust, sturdy, strong
強健
kyouken robust (health), strong (constitution), sturdy
ごつい
gotsui large and rough, big and tough, rugged (hands, features, etc.), hard, sturdy, chunky, burly; unrefined, rustic, boorish; extreme, excessive, tremendous, terrible
逞い
takumashii burly, strong, sturdy; indomitable, indefatigable, strong-willed, resolute, bold; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.), strong
逞ましい
takumashii burly, strong, sturdy; indomitable, indefatigable, strong-willed, resolute, bold; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.), strong
たくましい
takumashii burly, strong, sturdy; indomitable, indefatigable, strong-willed, resolute, bold; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.), strong
頑健
ganken robust, fit and healthy, strong, sturdy
頑強
gankyou stubborn, dogged, persistent, tenacious; tough, sturdy, hardy, strong
けんろう
kenrou solid, strong, sturdy, durable, stout
屈強
kukkyou robust, brawny, muscular, strong, sturdy
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