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力
chikara, ryoku, riki
Description
「力」は、体を動かしたり物を持ち上げたりする時に使うエネルギーのことです。
"力" is the energy used when moving your body or lifting things.
また、勉強や仕事などがうまくできる「能力」の意味でも使います。
It is also used to mean "ability," as in doing well in studying or work.
Meanings
力chikara
physical strength; power
彼はとても力が強いです。
He is very strong.
力chikara
ability; capability; effort
英語の力をつけたいです。
I want to improve my English skills.
力chikara
help; support; force behind something
友だちが力になってくれました。
My friend helped me.
Related words
Notes
- Reading
力 is 'chikara' alone, but 'ryoku'/'riki' in compounds like 体力 and 力士.
- Nuance
covers both concrete physical strength and abstract skill, influence, or effort.
In videos
“自分の全ての力を出し切れるんだから。”
Images