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joubu

丈じょう夫ぶjoubu
sturdy; strong; durable
From Lesson 338:Vocabulary expansion 41·Japanese

Breakdown of joubu

height
丈

If the height of something is reduced by a scissors, you can stretch it back to its original height.

husband
夫

Thanks to your husband, you are now two persons.

Usages of joubu

この テーブル は とても 丈じょう夫ぶ だ。kono teeburu wa totemo joubu da.
This table is very sturdy.
この バッグ は 丈じょう夫ぶ です。kono baggu wa joubu desu.
This bag is durable.
この 糸いと は とても 丈じょう夫ぶ です。kono ito wa totemo joubu desu.
This thread is very strong.

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