Word details
力
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 力.
Dictionary
Entry
1
force; strength; might; vigour; vigor; energy
Examples
あなたは私の２倍の力がある。
You are twice as strong as I.
2
capability; ability; proficiency; capacity; faculty
Examples
あなたは集中する力を失ってしまった。
You've lost the ability to concentrate.
3
efficacy; effect
Examples
チョコレートにはＬＤＬの酸化を防止する力がある。
Chocolate acts to prevent LDL oxidisation.
4
effort; endeavours; endeavors; exertions
5
power; authority; influence; good offices; agency
Examples
あいての基準を受け入れるのは、そのあいての力に服従することだ。
Accepting the other's norms is submitting to the other's power.
6
support; help; aid; assistance
7
stress; emphasis
Examples
大した力にはならないかもしれませんけど、応援します。
It might not be worth much, but you have my support.
8
means; resources
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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