強気

つよき · tsuyoki · JLPT N2 · na-adj

firm

🪨 強 = strong + 気 = spirit, so 強気 is strong spirit: firm, assertive, not backing down

The 気 here is the same 気 in 元気 (genki, energy). Strong spirit means a firm, bold stance. In markets, 強気 also means bullish.

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