Translation and Meaning of: 心強い - kokoroduyoi

Explanation and Etymology - (心強い) kokoroduyoi

心強い is a Japanese word that can be written in kanji as 心強い, in hiragana as こころづよい or in katakana as ココロヅヨイ. This word is composed of two ideograms: 心 (kokoro), which means "heart" or "mind", and 強い (tsuyoi), which means "strong" or "powerful". The meaning of 心強い is "encouraging", "comforting" or "strengthening". This word is used to describe something that gives someone strength or confidence, such as a word of encouragement, a supportive gesture, or a comforting presence. For example, when someone is going through a difficult time, they might say that the presence of a friend is 心強い (kokoro-zuyoi), meaning comforting and strengthening. The full etymology of this word is unclear, but it may be related to the concept of "kokoro" in Japanese culture. Kokoro is a word that refers to the mind, heart and emotions and is considered an important part of Japanese identity. The idea that something can be 心強い (kokoro-zuyoi) may be related to the belief that emotional and mental strength is a source of power and endurance.