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説得力

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 説得力

っとくりょく
Noun
Freq #5904
1

persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency

Examples
彼の説明は説得力に欠けている。
His explanation is unconvincing.

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 326
JLPT N3
Grade 4

Meanings

opinion
theory
explanation
rumor

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セツ
ゼイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
と.く
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さとし
とき
11 strokes
Frequency: 175
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

gain
get
find
earn
acquire
can
may
able to
profit
advantage
benefit

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
え.る
う.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あつ
てろ
2 strokes
Frequency: 62
JLPT N3
Grade 1

Meanings

power
strength
strong
strain
bear up
exert

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョク
リキ
リイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちから
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
じから
つとむ
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