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A1 noun #3,070 más común 7 min de lectura

補強

hokyō Top 3,070

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Explicación 補強 in your Level:

At the A1 level, think of '補強' (hokyou) as 'making something stronger by adding a piece.' Even though it is a difficult-looking word, you can understand it through simple actions. Imagine a chair that is a little bit shaky. You add a piece of wood to the leg to make it steady. That action is 'hokyou'. In Japanese, you can say 'chiimu no hokyou' (team's reinforcement) when a sports team gets a new, good player. Focus on the idea of 'Adding + Strength'.

For A2 learners, '補強' is a useful word for describing improvements. You might see it in news about your favorite football or baseball team. When the team is weak in defense, they 'hokyou' (reinforce) by hiring a new defender. You can also use it for simple DIY projects at home. If you use extra tape on a cardboard box so it doesn't break, you are 'reinforcing' it. Remember the pattern: [Thing] + を + 補強する (hokyou suru).

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At the B1 level, you should start using '補強' in more formal or technical contexts. It is very common in discussions about Japan's infrastructure. Because of earthquakes, many buildings undergo 'hokyou kouji' (reinforcement construction). You should also distinguish it from 'kyouka' (strengthening). While 'kyouka' is general, 'hokyou' specifically implies fixing a weakness. If you are writing an essay, you can say you are 'reinforcing' your argument with facts.

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At the B2 level, '補強' becomes a strategic word. In business, it refers to 'bolstering' a department or a project. For example, 'jinzai no hokyou' (reinforcement of human resources). It carries a nuance of filling a specific gap to prevent failure. You will also encounter it in legal or academic Japanese, where one 'reinforces' (hokyou) a theory or a claim by providing 'urazuke' (corroborating evidence). You should be comfortable using the passive 'hokyou sareru'.

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At the C1 level, you should appreciate the nuance of '補強' in abstract and high-level discourse. It is used in political science regarding 'boueiryoku no hokyou' (reinforcement of defense capabilities) or in economics regarding 'shihon no hokyou' (reinforcement of capital). The word implies a systematic approach to stability. You should be able to use it synonymously with 'hokan' (complementing) or 'hoten' (compensating) while choosing 'hokyou' specifically when the goal is structural integrity or competitive edge.

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At the C2 level, '補強' is a tool for precise expression. You understand its role in 'hokyou shouko' (corroborative evidence) in legal settings, where the evidence itself might not prove the crime but 'reinforces' other evidence. You can use it metaphorically in literature or high-level journalism to describe the bolstering of social structures or psychological resilience. You are expected to use it with perfect grammatical collocations and in the appropriate formal register without hesitation.

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Practícalo Ejemplos Notas y consejos

補強 en 30 segundos

Hokyou means reinforcement by adding missing parts.
Used in construction, sports recruitment, and logical arguments.
Often seen as 'hokyou kouji' (reinforcement work) in Japan.
Different from 'kyouka' which is general strengthening.

The Japanese word 補強 (ほきょう - hokyou) is a versatile noun and Suru-verb that fundamentally translates to "reinforcement" or "strengthening." To understand its essence, one must look at its constituent kanji: 補 (ho), meaning to supplement, repair, or compensate, and 強 (kyou), meaning strong. Together, they create a concept of making something stronger specifically by adding what is missing or bolstering a weak point. Unlike general strengthening (強化 - kyouka), 補強 implies that there was an existing structure, team, or argument that required additional support to reach a desired standard of stability or power.

Physical Construction: In the context of architecture and civil engineering, this word refers to the physical act of adding material to a building to ensure it can withstand stress, such as earthquakes. A common term is 補強工事 (hokyou kouji) or reinforcement work.

地震に備えて、古いビルの壁を補強する必要があります。
(To prepare for earthquakes, we need to reinforce the walls of the old building.)

Sports and Teams: When a sports team signs a new player during the off-season to fill a specific gap in their roster, they call this 補強. It suggests the team is already functional but needs that extra 'piece' to become a championship contender.

Beyond the physical and organizational, 補強 is frequently used in intellectual discourse. When a lawyer finds a new piece of evidence that makes their case more convincing, or when a scientist finds data that supports their hypothesis, they are performing 論理の補強 (ronri no hokyou)—the reinforcement of logic. It is a formal, precise word that carries a nuance of intentionality and strategic improvement. You will hear it in news broadcasts regarding national defense, in corporate meetings regarding staff shortages, and in DIY home improvement contexts.

彼は新しい証拠を提示して、自分の説を補強した。
(He presented new evidence to reinforce his theory.)

Daily Life Usage: While formal, you might use it when fixing a broken bag strap or adding extra tape to a heavy box. It implies a proactive step to prevent failure.

Using 補強 correctly involves understanding its grammatical flexibility. As a noun, it can stand alone or be part of compound nouns. As a verb, it combines with する (suru) to become 補強する. The object being reinforced is usually marked with the particle を (wo). For instance, if you are strengthening a bridge, you say 橋を補強する (hashi wo hokyou suru). If you are discussing the act of reinforcement itself as a subject, you might say 補強が必要だ (hokyou ga hitsuyou da)—reinforcement is necessary.

The Passive Form: In technical reports, you will often see the passive form 補強される (hokyou sareru). For example: "The foundation was reinforced with concrete" would be 基礎はコンクリートで補強された (kiso wa konkuriito de hokyou sareta).

この堤防は、昨年の洪水の後で補強されました。
(This levee was reinforced after last year's flood.)

When talking about human resources or sports, the word often takes the form of 戦力補強 (senryoku hokyou), which literally means "reinforcement of fighting power" but is used for any competitive team adding talent. In these cases, the focus is on the *strategic addition* of people. You might say 「我がチームには投手の補強が不可欠だ」 (Waga chiimu ni wa toushu no hokyou ga fukaketsu da)—Reinforcing our pitchers is essential for our team.

Abstract Reinforcement: When reinforcing an argument, the word is used to describe adding evidence or logic. 「論理を補強するために、統計データを用いた」 (Ronri wo hokyou suru tame ni, toukei deeta wo mochiita)—I used statistical data to reinforce my logic.

屋根の補強には、鉄骨が使われています。
(Steel frames are used for the reinforcement of the roof.)

Common Collocations: - 補強工事 (Reinforcement work)
- 補強材料 (Reinforcing material)
- 補強選手 (Reinforcement player/new recruit)

If you live in Japan or consume Japanese media, 補強 will appear in several specific contexts. The most common is the evening news during the off-season of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) or the J-League. Commentators will spend hours discussing 今シーズンの補強 (kon shiizun no hokyou)—this season's reinforcements. They analyze which players were traded or signed to fix the team's weaknesses. Hearing a fan say 「今年の補強は成功だった」 (Kotoshi no hokyou wa seikou datta)—This year's reinforcement was a success—is a staple of sports talk.

The Construction Site: Walking through a Japanese city, you will often see signs on buildings or bridges that say 耐震補強工事中 (Taishin hokyou kouji-chuu). This means "Seismic reinforcement work in progress." Japan's strict building codes mean that older structures are constantly being 'hokyou-ed' to meet new earthquake safety standards.

駅のホームで補強工事が行われているのを見かけました。
(I saw reinforcement work being carried out on the station platform.)

In academic or legal settings, you will hear 補強 during debates. A professor might tell a student, 「もっと根拠を補強しなさい」 (Motto konkyo wo hokyou shinasai)—Reinforce your grounds/evidence more. This implies the core idea is good, but it lacks the necessary supporting facts to be unshakeable. Similarly, in detective dramas, a lead investigator might say they need to 「裏付けを補強する」 (urazuke wo hokyou suru)—reinforce the corroborating evidence—before making an arrest.

この計画を成功させるには、スタッフの補強が欠かせない。
(To make this plan a success, reinforcing the staff is essential.)

News Media: Headlines often use 'hokyou' for national policy, such as 「防衛力の補強」 (boueiryoku no hokyou)—reinforcement of defense capabilities.

A frequent mistake for learners is confusing 補強 (hokyou) with 強化 (kyouka). While both involve making something stronger, the nuance is different. 強化 is a general term for increasing power, intensity, or level (like leveling up in a game or 'strengthening' your muscles). 補強 specifically implies adding something to a weak point or repairing a deficiency. You wouldn't say you are 'reinforcing' your muscles unless you are talking about adding a prosthetic or a brace; otherwise, you are 'strengthening' (強化) them.

Incorrect Context: Health: Wrong: 体を補強するためにジムに行く (Going to the gym to reinforce my body).
Correct: 体を鍛える (Kitaeru - train) or 体力を強化する (Strengthen physical strength).

❌ 英語のスキルを補強したい。
✅ 英語のスキルを高めたい (takametai - want to raise/improve).
(Note: You *could* use hokyou if you specifically mean adding vocabulary to a weak area, but 'takametai' or 'kyouka' is more natural for general skill.)

Another mistake is using 補強 when you should use 補充 (hojuu). 補充 means to refill or replenish something that has run out, like ink in a printer or milk in a fridge. 補強 is about structural strength, not just quantity. If a company hires 10 people because 10 people quit, that is 補充. If they hire 10 experts to make the department more powerful than it was before, that is 補強.

Kanji Confusion: Be careful not to confuse 補 (Ho) with 捕 (Ho - to catch). They look similar, but 補 has the 'clothing' radical on the left, suggesting a patch or repair.

Japanese has many words for 'making better' or 'adding to'. Choosing the right one is key to sounding natural. Let's compare 補強 with its closest cousins.

補強 (Hokyou) vs. 強化 (Kyouka): 補強: To reinforce a weak point by adding something (e.g., adding a player to a team).
強化: To strengthen overall (e.g., strengthening security, strengthening a relationship).

補強 (Hokyou) vs. 補填 (Hoten): 補強: Strategic strengthening.
補填: Compensation for a loss or deficit (usually financial). If you lose money and the company pays it back, that is 補填.

赤字を補填する (Compensate for a deficit) vs. 守備を補強する (Reinforce the defense).

補強 (Hokyou) vs. 補完 (Hokan): 補完: To complement or complete. It suggests two things fitting together to make a whole. 補強 is more about strength than completeness.

In summary, use 補強 when you are thinking like an engineer, a coach, or a lawyer. It is the word of construction, strategy, and evidence.

How Formal Is It?

Dato curioso

The kanji for 'Ho' (補) contains the radical for clothing (衣), showing that the ancient concept of reinforcement was like patching a torn garment.

Guía de pronunciación

UK /hɒ.kjoʊ/

US /hoʊ.kjoʊ/

Japanese has pitch accent rather than stress. In 'hokyou', the pitch typically starts low on 'ho' and rises on 'kyou' (L-H).

Rima con

Tokyo (Japanese pronunciation) Kyo Hyogo Kogyo Sogyo Chogyo Hogo Sogo

Errores comunes

Pronouncing it as three syllables (ho-ki-yo).
Shortening the 'ou' sound at the end.
Confusing the 'h' sound with 'f'.

Nivel de dificultad

Lectura 3/5

The kanji are N3 level, but the concept is easy to grasp.

Escritura 4/5

The kanji '補' has many strokes and can be tricky to write correctly.

Expresión oral 2/5

Pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers.

Escucha 2/5

Clearly distinct sounds make it easy to hear in context.

Qué aprender después

Requisitos previos

強い助ける作る工事選手

Aprende después

改善修正復旧維持管理

Avanzado

脆弱性堅牢補完的裏付けエビデンス

Gramática que debes saber

Suru-verbs

補強する (To reinforce)

Passive Voice (れる/られる)

補強される (To be reinforced)

Causative Passive (せられる)

補強させられる (To be made to reinforce)

Noun + の + Noun

壁の補強 (Reinforcement of the wall)

Means/Tool (で)

鉄骨で補強する (Reinforce with steel beams)

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Ejemplos por nivel

チームを補強します。

I will reinforce the team.

Simple verb usage: [Object] + を + 補強します。

この箱を補強してください。

Please reinforce this box.

Request form: ~てください。

壁の補強は大切です。

Reinforcing the wall is important.

Noun usage: [Noun] + は + [Adjective] + です。

新しい選手で補強した。

Reinforced with a new player.

Using 'で' to indicate the means of reinforcement.

家を補強しましょう。

Let's reinforce the house.

Volitional form: ~ましょう。

補強が必要です。

Reinforcement is necessary.

Noun + が必要です (Need X).

テープで補強する。

Reinforce with tape.

Short form (dictionary form) for casual use.

これは補強の道具です。

These are tools for reinforcement.

Possessive particle 'の' connecting two nouns.

古い橋を補強する工事が始まった。

Construction to reinforce the old bridge has started.

Noun phrase: [Verb] + [Noun] (工事).

彼は守備の補強として呼ばれた。

He was called in as a reinforcement for the defense.

Using 'として' to mean 'as' or 'in the capacity of'.

棚が壊れそうなので、補強しました。

The shelf looked like it would break, so I reinforced it.

Using '～そう' to mean 'looks like'.

もっとメンバーを補強したほうがいい。

It is better to reinforce the members more.

~たほうがいい (Advice).

この部分は鉄で補強されている。

This part is reinforced with iron.

Passive continuous: ~されている。

地震の前に家を補強した。

I reinforced the house before the earthquake.

Time expression: ~の前に。

プロジェクトに専門家を補強する。

Reinforce the project with an expert.

Adding a person to a project.

補強したおかげで、壊れなかった。

Thanks to the reinforcement, it didn't break.

~たおかげで (Thanks to...).

耐震補強を行うことで、ビルの安全性を高める。

By performing seismic reinforcement, we increase the safety of the building.

~ことで (By doing...).

この説を補強するためのデータを探している。

I am looking for data to reinforce this theory.

~ための (Purpose).

弱点を補強することが、勝利への近道だ。

Reinforcing weak points is the shortcut to victory.

Nominalizing with 'こと'.

コンクリートに鉄筋を入れて補強する。

Reinforce concrete by putting in rebar.

Te-form for sequence of actions.

経営陣は営業部門の補強を決定した。

The management decided to reinforce the sales department.

Compound noun: 営業部門の補強。

予算が足りず、補強工事が遅れている。

Due to lack of budget, reinforcement work is delayed.

Stem + ず (Without/Because not).

彼の証言は、私の主張を補強してくれた。

His testimony reinforced my claim.

~てくれた (Benefactive).

補強材料の質が、全体の強度を左右する。

The quality of reinforcing materials determines the overall strength.

左右する (To influence/determine).

論理の補強に欠かせないのは、客観的な事実だ。

What is essential for reinforcing logic are objective facts.

Noun + に欠かせない (Essential for).

そのチームは、オフシーズンに大型補強を敢行した。

The team carried out major reinforcements during the off-season.

敢行する (To carry out decisively).

堤防を補強しない限り、洪水の危険は去らない。

Unless the levees are reinforced, the danger of flooding will not go away.

~ない限り (Unless).

この論文は、先行研究を補強する内容となっている。

This paper is structured to reinforce previous research.

~となっている (State/Function).

人員を補強したものの、業務量は減らなかった。

Although we reinforced the staff, the workload did not decrease.

~ものの (Although).

建物の構造を根本から補強する必要がある。

It is necessary to reinforce the building's structure from the ground up.

根本から (From the roots/foundation).

証拠を補強するために、さらなる調査が行われた。

Further investigation was conducted to reinforce the evidence.

Passive voice in formal context.

デジタルセキュリティの補強が急務となっている。

Reinforcing digital security has become an urgent matter.

急務 (Urgent task).

法整備を補強することで、市場の混乱を防ぐ。

By reinforcing the legal framework, we will prevent market confusion.

Formal noun phrase: 法整備 (Legal framework).

理論的な枠組みを補強し、説得力を高める必要がある。

It is necessary to reinforce the theoretical framework and increase persuasiveness.

Te-form used to connect clauses in formal speech.

戦力補強の成否が、来期の収益に直結する。

The success or failure of talent reinforcement directly impacts next term's profits.

直結する (Directly linked).

既存のインフラを補強しつつ、新しい技術を導入する。

While reinforcing existing infrastructure, we will introduce new technology.

~つつ (While doing - formal).

その法案は、現行法の不備を補強する狙いがある。

That bill aims to reinforce the deficiencies of current law.

狙いがある (Has the aim of).

補強証拠の提示により、被告の有罪が確定的となった。

With the presentation of corroborating evidence, the defendant's guilt became certain.

補強証拠 (Corroborating evidence).

組織体制の補強を図り、ガバナンスを強化する。

We aim to reinforce the organizational structure and strengthen governance.

~を図る (To aim for/plan).

防衛網を多角的に補強する戦略が採られた。

A strategy to reinforce the defense network from multiple angles was adopted.

多角的に (From multiple angles).

学術的知見を補強すべく、膨大な資料を渉猟した。

In order to reinforce academic knowledge, I searched through a vast amount of material.

~すべく (In order to - literary/highly formal).

その言説は、イデオロギー的な補強を背景に持っている。

That discourse has an ideological reinforcement as its background.

Abstract usage of 'background'.

憲法秩序の補強は、民主主義の根幹を維持するために不可欠だ。

Reinforcing the constitutional order is essential to maintaining the foundation of democracy.

Highly formal political vocabulary.

脆弱な経済基盤を補強するための抜本的な改革が求められる。

Drastic reforms are required to reinforce the fragile economic foundation.

抜本的 (Drastic/Fundamental).

物語の後半で、伏線が巧みに補強され、結末へと導く。

In the latter half of the story, the foreshadowing is skillfully reinforced, leading to the conclusion.

Literary analysis context.

心理的な防衛機序が、自我を補強する役割を果たす。

Psychological defense mechanisms play a role in reinforcing the ego.

Psychological terminology.

条約の効力を補強するための議定書が採択された。

A protocol was adopted to reinforce the effectiveness of the treaty.

International relations context.

この知見は、進化論のミッシングリンクを補強するものである。

This finding reinforces the missing link of evolutionary theory.

~ものである (Explaining the nature of something).

Sinónimos

強化増強補填拡充補完

Antónimos

弱体化削減

Colocaciones comunes

補強工事

戦力補強

証拠を補強する

論理を補強する

耐震補強

人員補強

補強材料

守備を補強する

補強選手

構造補強

Frases Comunes

補強が必要だ

— Something is currently too weak and needs extra support.

この橋は補強が必要だ。

補強を行う

— To carry out the act of reinforcement.

週末に補強を行う予定です。

補強に乗り出す

— To start taking action toward reinforcement.

球団が新外国人選手の補強に乗り出した。

補強の余地がある

— There is room for further reinforcement or improvement.

この計画にはまだ補強の余地がある。

補強を急ぐ

— To hurry the reinforcement process.

台風が来る前に補強を急ぐ。

万全の補強

— Perfect or complete reinforcement.

万全の補強でシーズンに臨む。

補強を依頼する

— To request reinforcement from someone else.

専門家に補強を依頼した。

補強の効果

— The effectiveness of the reinforcement.

補強の効果がすぐに現れた。

大幅な補強

— Large-scale reinforcement.

大幅な補強によりチームは生まれ変わった。

補強ポイント

— The specific area that needs strengthening.

今回の補強ポイントは中継ぎ投手だ。

Se confunde a menudo con

補強 vs 強化

Kyouka is broader; Hokyou is specific to adding support to a weak point.

補強 vs 補充

Hojuu is for refilling quantities; Hokyou is for structural strength.

補強 vs 補正

Hosei is for correcting errors or adjusting values (like a budget).

Modismos y expresiones

"補強の要"

— The most critical part of a reinforcement strategy.

彼は我がチームの補強の要だ。

Formal

"穴を埋める補強"

— Reinforcement that specifically fills a gap or 'hole' in a team.

引退した選手の穴を埋める補強を行う。

Sports/Business

"土台を補強する"

— To strengthen the foundation, often used metaphorically for a project.

まずは教育の土台を補強すべきだ。

Neutral

"守りを補強する"

— To strengthen defenses, used in sports or military.

城の守りを補強する。

Neutral

"論陣を補強する"

— To strengthen one's position in an argument or debate.

新しい事実で論陣を補強した。

Literary/Formal

"足腰を補強する"

— Literally strengthening legs, but often used for strengthening a company's financial base.

会社の足腰を補強するために増資する。

Business

"屋上屋を架す補強"

— Unnecessary reinforcement (adding a roof on a roof).

それは屋上屋を架すような無駄な補強だ。

Idiomatic

"一点補強"

— Focusing all reinforcement efforts on a single weak point.

今年はエース投手の一点補強に絞る。

Sports

"即戦力の補強"

— Adding someone who can contribute immediately without training.

即戦力の補強としてベテランを雇う。

Business

"付け焼刃の補強"

— Temporary or superficial reinforcement that won't last.

付け焼刃の補強では長続きしない。

Idiomatic

Fácil de confundir

補強 vs 補修 (Hoshuu)

Both involve fixing something.

Hoshuu is 'repairing' something broken to its original state. Hokyou is 'making it stronger' than before by adding stuff.

屋根を補修する (Fix a leak) vs 屋根を補強する (Make the roof stronger against wind).

補強 vs 補填 (Hoten)

Both involve filling a gap.

Hoten is almost exclusively for money or losses. Hokyou is for strength or people.

欠損を補填する (Fill a financial deficit).

補強 vs 補完 (Hokan)

Both involve adding something.

Hokan is about two things completing each other (like puzzle pieces). Hokyou is about making one thing tougher.

説明を補完する (Complete the explanation).

補強 vs 増強 (Zoukyou)

Both involve increasing power.

Zoukyou is about increasing the *amount* of power/troops. Hokyou is about fixing *weaknesses*.

戦力を増強する (Increase army size).

補強 vs 補給 (Hokyuu)

Both start with 'Ho'.

Hokyuu is for supplies like food, fuel, or ammunition.

水分を補給する (Hydrate/supply water).

Patrones de oraciones

[Noun] を補強します。

チームを補強します。

[Noun] で [Noun] を補強する。

テープで箱を補強する。

[Noun] のために [Noun] を補強する必要がある。

安全のために橋を補強する必要がある。

[Noun] は [Noun] によって補強された。

論理はデータによって補強された。

[Noun] の補強を図るべく、[Action]。

戦力の補強を図るべく、新選手を獲得した。

[Abstract Noun] 的な補強を施す。

理論的な補強を施す。

[Noun] が補強される。

壁が補強される。

補強した [Noun]。

補強した椅子。

Familia de palabras

Sustantivos

補強 (Reinforcement)

補強材 (Reinforcing material)

補強工事 (Reinforcement work)

補強証拠 (Corroborating evidence)

Verbos

補強する (To reinforce)

補強される (To be reinforced)

Adjetivos

補強的な (Reinforcing/Supportive)

Relacionado

補完

補充

補修

補填

強化

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Cómo usarlo

frequency

Common in news, sports, and construction; moderate in daily conversation.

Errores comunes

Using 'hokyou' for drinking water. → 水分を補給 (hokyuu) する。
Hokyou is for structural strength, not replenishing supplies.
Using 'hokyou' for leveling up in a game. → 強化 (kyouka) する。
Kyouka is for general power increases; hokyou is for adding specific parts.
Confusing '補' with '捕'. → 補強 (Reinforce) vs 捕捉 (Capture).
The radicals are different (clothing vs. hand).
Saying 'Karada wo hokyou suru' for exercise. → 体を鍛える (kitaeru).
'Hokyou' sounds like you are adding external parts to your body like a cyborg.
Using 'hokyou' when 100% of something is being replaced. → 交換 (koukan) or 建て替え (tatekae).
Hokyou implies adding to an existing structure, not starting over.

Consejos

Construction Context

Whenever you see steel beams added to an old building, that is 'hokyou'. It's a key word for safety in Japan.

Transfer Season

During the off-season, 'hokyou' is the most used word in sports newspapers. It's all about who joined which team.

Radical Check

The left side of 補 is 衤 (clothing). Imagine patching a hole in your clothes. That's the origin of 'supplementing'.

Essays

Use 'hokyou' when you are adding a quote or a statistic to make your point harder to argue against.

Particle Choice

Use 'を' for the thing you are reinforcing, and 'で' for the material or person you are using to do it.

Synonym Choice

If you are refilling water or ink, use 'hokyuu' or 'hojuu', not 'hokyou'.

Seismic retrofitting

If you buy a house in Japan, always check if 'taishin hokyou' has been done.

Staffing

If your team is struggling, ask your boss for 'jinzai no hokyou' (reinforcement of human resources).

News keywords

In news about the 'Self Defense Force', 'hokyou' is often used regarding equipment.

The 'Ho-Kyo' Bridge

Imagine a bridge that is 'Ho'llow (Ho) and needs to be made 'Kyo'ssal (Kyou/Colossal) and strong.

Memorízalo

Mnemotecnia

Think of a 'HO' (hole) in your wall that you fix to make it 'KYOU' (strong). HO + KYOU = Reinforce.

Asociación visual

Imagine a skyscraper during an earthquake with huge diagonal steel beams being added to the sides. Those beams are the 'hokyou'.

Word Web

Construction Sports Logic Safety Adding Strength Evidence Team

Desafío

Try to find one thing in your house that needs 'hokyou' and say 'Hokyou ga hitsuyou da' (Reinforcement is necessary).

Origen de la palabra

The word comes from Middle Chinese roots. '補' (Ho) originally depicted a hand repairing clothing. '強' (Kyou) depicted a strong insect or a bow being drawn.

Significado original: To repair and make strong.

Sino-Japanese (Kango).

Contexto cultural

No specific sensitivities, but avoid using it for people's physical appearance unless it's about medical support.

In English, we often say 'beef up' or 'bolster'. 'Reinforce' is the closest direct translation.

The Tokyo Skytree's 'hokyou' systems. The 'Big 3' reinforcements in NBA-style trades often mentioned in Japanese sports media. Seismic retrofitting of the Kinkaku-ji temple.

Practica en la vida real

Contextos reales

Construction Site

補強工事中
鉄骨で補強する
耐震性能の向上
基礎の補強

Sports News

大型補強
新戦力の獲得
守備の補強
オフシーズンの動き

Academic Writing

論理の補強
データを引用する
説得力を高める
根拠の提示

DIY/Home Repair

ネジで補強する
板をあてる
補強金具
壊れないようにする

Business Strategy

人員の補強
部門の強化
弱点の克服
リソースの投入

Inicios de conversación

"「お気に入りのチーム、今年はどんな補強をしたんですか？」"

"「この古い建物、地震が来ても大丈夫なように補強されてるのかな？」"

"「プレゼンの資料、もっとデータを足して補強したほうがいいかな？」"

"「最近のスポーツニュースで、驚いた補強はありましたか？」"

"「カバンが重すぎて壊れそうなんだけど、どうやって補強すればいい？」"

Temas para diario

今日、自分の生活や仕事の中で『補強』が必要だと感じたことは何ですか？

もしあなたがプロチームの監督なら、どのポジションを一番に補強しますか？

自分の日本語のスキルで、どの部分を一番補強したいですか？その理由は？

最近見た『補強工事』について、どこで行われていたか書いてみましょう。

誰かの意見を『補強』するために、あなたが手伝った経験はありますか？

Preguntas frecuentes

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Yes! You can say 'Bunpou no hokyou' (reinforcement of grammar) if you are focusing on your weak points. It sounds very dedicated and professional.

It is very common in specific fields like sports news and construction. In daily life, you might use simpler words, but everyone knows 'hokyou'.

It means 'Seismic Reinforcement'. You will see this everywhere in Japan on buildings that are being upgraded to survive earthquakes.

Yes, but usually in a group context like 'hiring more staff' (人员補強) or 'getting new players'. Don't use it to describe a single person getting stronger physically.

Both. 'Hokyou' is the noun (reinforcement), and 'hokyou suru' is the verb (to reinforce).

Hokyou = Adding something to fix a weak spot. Kyouka = Making the whole thing stronger. Think 'patching' vs 'leveling up'.

That is '補強工事' (hokyou kouji). You will see this on construction signs.

Yes, 'ronri wo hokyou suru' (reinforce logic) is a very common academic phrase.

No, it makes the 'o' sound longer. It's 'ho-kyo-o', not 'ho-kyo'.

It is 'corroborating evidence' in legal terms—evidence that supports other evidence.

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