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馬力
bariki
Description
「馬力」は、エンジンや機械の力の強さを表す言葉です。
"馬力" is a word that expresses the power strength of engines or machines.
車やバイクの話でよく使われますが、人の元気や頑張る力を言うときにも使います。
It is often used when talking about cars or motorcycles, but also when referring to a person's energy or effort.
Meanings
馬力bariki
horsepower; unit of engine power
この車は二百馬力あります。
This car has 200 horsepower.
馬力bariki
energy; effort; stamina
もっと馬力を出して働こう。
Let's work harder and put out more horsepower.
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Notes
- Etymology
馬 (horse) + 力 (power), literally 'horse power,' a loan-translation of English horsepower.
- Nuance
The 'energy/effort' sense is casual, often in 馬力を出す (to put in effort).
In videos
“回鍋肉の馬力がすごすぎて飯がどんどん持ってかれる。”
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