Meaning of 力 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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力JLPT 4
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Kana Readingちから
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Romajichikara
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- force; strength; might; vigour (vigor); energy
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- Parts of speech
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- capability; ability; proficiency; capacity; faculty
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- Parts of speech
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- efficacy; effect
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- Parts of speech
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- effort; endeavours (endeavors); exertions
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- Parts of speech
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- power; authority; influence; good offices; agency
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- Parts of speech
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- support; help; aid; assistance
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- Parts of speech
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- stress; emphasis
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- Parts of speech
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- means; resources
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Example Sentences
力, ちから used in context
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特殊能力があるかどうかは分かりませんが、普通の人間以上の力はあった事でしょう。
I don't know if he has any special powers or not, but he's probably stronger than a normal human.
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力と脅しによるリーダーシップには確かにマイナス面があることは確かだ。
Certainly there are downsides to leadership by coercion and force.
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Chocolate acts to prevent LDL oxidisation.
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上級者が英語力(特に読解力）をつけたければ、語彙を増やすのが王道ですね。
If the more advanced want to improve English ability (especially reading comprehension) increasing vocabulary is the way to go.
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ボクが憧れたのは翔太部長の『力』じゃない。体を張ってでも信念を貫こうとする雄々しい勇気だったはず。
What I looked up to in Shota was not his 'strength'. It was his heroic courage to put his life on the line to carry out his convictions.
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She's weak, powerless. A mere human.
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Kanji found in this word
power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert
On: リョク, リキ, リイ
Kun: ちから
2 strokes
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