強気|つよきtsuyoki[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Definitions
- na-adjective, no-adjectiveconfident; assured; self-assured; firm; strong; cocksure
- na-adjective, no-adjective, stock marketbullish
Conjugation
| Plain form | 強気（つよき） |
|---|---|
| Polite (desu) | 強気です（つよきです） |
| Negative (dewa nai) | 強気ではない（つよきではない） |
| polite (dewa arimasen) | 強気ではありません（つよきではありません） |
| Past (datta) | 強気だった（つよきだった） |
| Past negative (dewa nakatta) | 強気ではなかった（つよきではなかった） |
| Te form (de) | 強気で（つよきで） |
| Adverbial (ni) | 強気に（つよきに） |
| Conditional (nara) | 強気なら（つよきなら） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Related強引ごういんNeutralForcing things through regardless of others, with a negative nuance; 「強気」 stresses inner confidence rather than pushiness.
- Related高姿勢こうしせいNeutralA tough stance taken from above, stressing the outward posture; 「強気」 stresses confidence and a positive, proactive attitude.
- Related押し強いNeutralDares to push ahead without yielding, stressing forcefulness in action; 「強気」 is more about a confident state of mind.
Use 「強気」 for confidence, a firm stance, or a bullish market outlook; 「高姿勢」 for a high-profile tough posture, 「押し強い」 for pushing ahead without yielding, and 「強引」 for forcing things on others (negative). The opposite is 「弱気」.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
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