逞しい (Takumashii) is a Japanese i-adjective meaning “burly, strong, sturdy, indomitable”.
Meanings
- i-adjectiveburly; strong; sturdy
- i-adjectiveindomitable; indefatigable; strong-willed; resolute; bold
- i-adjectiverobust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
Examples
彼はたくましい。
He is powerful.
彼はたくましい青年だ。
He is a robust young man.
彼女は逞しく逆境に耐えた。
She bore her misfortunes with a brave spirit.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).