Word details

力及ばず

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 力及ばず.

Dictionary

Entry

力及ばずからおよばずExpressionFreq #44662
1

(one's efforts) not being enough; not succeeding (despite one's best efforts); not being up to the task; being beyond one's ability

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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

reach out, exert, exercise, cause

3 strokesFrequency 544JLPT N1Grade 8

On

キュウ

Kun

およ.ぶおよ.びおよびおよ.ぼす

Nanori

おい

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