Word details

威勢

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 威勢.

Dictionary

Entry

威勢せいNounFreq #14925
1

power; might; authority; influence

Examples
彼、今のところは飛ぶ鳥も落とす勢いだけれど、あの威勢いつまでもつのか、疑問だね。
He's unstoppable right now but the question is how long he can remain at the pinnacle of his career.
2

spirits; vigor; vigour; energy; boldness

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

intimidate, dignity, majesty, menace, threaten

9 strokesFrequency 1,103JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

おど.すおど.しおど.かす

Nanori

いさたけたけし

forces, energy, military strength

13 strokesFrequency 260JLPT N2Grade 5

On

セイゼイ

Kun

いきお.いはずみ

Nanori

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