Meaning

Primary

Vigor

Alternatives

Vigour, Virility

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

When you are sturdy and healthy you are full of vigor and virility.

Reading

ごうけん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

彼は剛健な昔の武士のような見た目だが、彼の足にある血豆を誤って押してしまった時に、泣き叫んでいました。

He looks like a strong warrior of long ago, but he wailed when I accidentally pressed a blister on his foot.

Kanji Composition