丈夫
じょうぶ
JLPT N5 · vocab_adj_na
Meaning
strong, sturdy, durable, healthy
Examples

この靴はとても丈夫です。

These shoes are very sturdy.

Related Kanji

📖 How to Use

「丈夫」is an adjective meaning "strong, sturdy, durable, healthy." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes

「丈夫」is read as「じょうぶ」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 & もんだい2

Adjectives like 「丈夫」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 「丈夫」mean in Japanese?+
「丈夫」means "strong, sturdy, durable, healthy". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adj_na" category.
How do you read 「丈夫」?+
「丈夫」is read as「じょうぶ」.
Is 「丈夫」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「丈夫」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「丈夫」?+
この靴はとても丈夫です。 — These shoes are very sturdy.

Practice 「丈夫」 with spaced repetition

丈夫 — JLPT N5 Vocabulary | Nihongo Pass