2006-11-12 17:22:20 · 5 answers · asked by velocitysc43 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I want to get a tattoo of the kanji symbol for strength. However, I want to be sure it's correct. I realize the symbol varies depending on the meaning. I want the symbol to represent inner strength. Not physical or masculine.
2006-11-12 18:00:17 · update #1
There's something important to clarify.
Chikara 力 is mostly used to refer to "strenght (in general)" but all of its meanings are: strength, energy, force, might; nerve, courage; emphasis, stress; efficacy, effectiveness; assistance, support; ability, faculty.
Meanwhile 強さ (tsuyosa) stands mostly for physical strength. Meanings are: strength, power, quality of being strong, might.
So you should choose chikara, its more adequate for the kind of "strength" you are seeking, and anyways its a more recognizable kanji.
2006-11-12 17:54:43 · answer #1 · answered by ddeity_inc 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Strength Kanji
2016-12-18 14:52:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kanji For Strength
2016-10-03 11:36:52 · answer #3 · answered by daughenbaugh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kanji symbol for strength is 力.
2006-11-13 08:37:30 · answer #4 · answered by ssliao728 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more recognizable one would be "chikara" 力 When I think of strength, it's what comes to mind.
2006-11-12 18:18:08 · answer #5 · answered by kari_the_8th 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think 忍 is a better word for you. It means patience and has a positive connotation. It is sometimes used for the name both girls and boys.
2006-11-13 16:22:31 · answer #6 · answered by Black Dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
力
This is chikara
2006-11-12 19:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
忍 (Chegu)
2006-11-13 23:39:25 · answer #8 · answered by Hyun-Jae Lee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here it is
http://japanese.about.com/bl50kanji5_tsuyosa.htm
2006-11-12 17:31:15 · answer #9 · answered by nukeu666 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋