力強い

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 力強い, read ちからづよい, describes something vigorous or reassuring.
• Basic usage: It describes athletes' vigorous steps or a senior colleague's encouraging words.
  • 選手たちは力強い足取りで入場した。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Strength conveyed by words
  • 力強い言葉 are words that give the listener strength or confidence, not necessarily words spoken loudly.