| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 力 | ちから |
Pronunciation: chikara
How to Say It Outloud: chikara
Usage: Commonly used to refer to physical strength, power, or effort.
Example Sentence Japanese:
彼の力はとても強い。
彼の力はとても強い。Example Sentence English:His strength is very powerful.
His strength is very powerful.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 強さ | つよさ |
Pronunciation: tsuyosa
How to Say It Outloud: tsuyosa
Usage: Refers to the quality or state of being strong; often used for both physical and metaphorical strength.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼女の強さに感心しました。
彼女の強さに感心しました。Example Sentence English:I was impressed by her strength.
I was impressed by her strength.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 強み | つよみ |
Pronunciation: tsuyomi
How to Say It Outloud: tsuyomi
Usage: Often refers to one's strong points or strengths in terms of skills, character, etc.
Example Sentence Japanese:これは彼の強みです。
これは彼の強みです。Example Sentence English:This is his strength.
This is his strength.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 勢い | いきおい |
Pronunciation: ikioi
How to Say It Outloud: ikioi
Usage: Refers to momentum, force, or energy; can be used to describe the vitality or vigor of something.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼の勢いは止まらない。
彼の勢いは止まらない。Example Sentence English:His momentum is unstoppable.
His momentum is unstoppable.| Kanji | Hiragana |
|---|---|
| 強健 | きょうけん |
Pronunciation: kyouken
How to Say It Outloud: kyouken
Usage: Refers to robust health or strong and sturdy condition.
Example Sentence Japanese:彼は強健な身体を持っている。
彼は強健な身体を持っている。Example Sentence English:He has a robust body.
He has a robust body.Dictionary
力ちからCommon wordjlpt-n4
Noun- force; strength; might; vigour; vigor; energy
- capability; ability; proficiency; capacity; faculty
- efficacy; effect
- effort; endeavours; endeavors; exertions
- power; authority; influence; good offices; agency
- support; help; aid; assistance
- stress; emphasis
- means; resources
- Force
強度きょうどCommon word
Noun- strength; intensity
- strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear); extreme
勢力せいりょくCommon wordjlpt-n1
Noun- influence; power; might; strength; potency; force; energy
特長とくちょうjlpt-n2
Noun- strong point; forte; merit; strength
エネルギーエネルギーCommon wordjlpt-n3
Noun- energy
- energy; strength; power; stamina; get-up-and-go
- energy source; energy resource
- food energy; calories
- Energy
強さつよさCommon word
Noun- strength; power
強弱きょうじゃく
Noun- strength and weakness; (degree of) strength
- stress (of a sound); loudness
腕力わんりょくCommon word
Noun- physical strength; brute strength; arm strength
体力たいりょくCommon wordjlpt-n1
Noun- stamina; endurance; physical strength; resilience; resistance to disease
- strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
- Physical strength
強固きょうこCommon word
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)- firm; strong; solid; stable
剛ごう
NounNoun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
- strength; toughness; bravery; boldness
実力じつりょくCommon wordjlpt-n2
Noun- (real) ability; true strength; merit; efficiency; competency
- arms; force
剛強ごうきょう
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi)Noun
- strength; firmness
りょくCommon word
Suffix- strength; power; proficiency; ability
馬力ばりき
Noun- horsepower; hp
- energy; vitality; vigour; strength
- horse-drawn cart
- Horsepower
底力そこぢからCommon word
Noun- hidden reserves of strength; latent energy; potentiality; real strength
戦力せんりょくCommon wordjlpt-n1
Noun- war potential; military strength; fighting power
- ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
強まるつよまるCommon wordjlpt-n1
Godan verb with 'ru' endingIntransitive verb
- to get strong; to gain strength
握力あくりょくCommon word
Noun- grip (of hand); grip strength
- Grip strength
度数どすうCommon word
Noun- frequency; number of times; incidence
- degree (e.g. temperature); strength (e.g. alcohol, lens, etc.)
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