Word details
力む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 力む.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to try (too) hard; to draw one's body taut
2
to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger; to bluff; to boast
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
力
power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert
2 strokesFrequency 62JLPT N3Grade 1
On
リョクリキリイ
Kun
ちから
Nanori
じからつとむ
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