Translation guide
The concept of power originating from a god, deity, or supernatural force. In Japanese, this is expressed through specific nouns and phrases that convey sacred authority, miraculous ability, or godlike might.
To refer to the power or authority of a god or deity in a general sense.
A direct term for divine power, often used in religious or mythological contexts.
その神は偉大な神力を持っている。
That god possesses great divine power.
Supernatural power or divine ability, often associated with Buddhist deities or enlightened beings.
仏は神通力で人々を救う。
The Buddha saves people with divine power.
Divine authority or majesty; emphasizes the awe-inspiring aspect of a god's power.
神威によって敵は退散した。
The enemies were driven away by divine power.
To describe a miraculous act or power that seems to come from a divine source, often in a narrative context.
Miracle; often used to describe events that are attributed to divine power.
その治癒は神の奇跡だと言われている。
The healing is said to be a divine miracle.
Literally 'power of god'; a common and natural way to express divine power in everyday language.
彼は神の力によって救われた。
He was saved by divine power.
Spiritual power; can refer to divine or supernatural energy, often in Shinto or folk contexts.
To describe a character or entity possessing power comparable to a god, often in anime, games, or literature.
God-class or god-tier; used in fantasy settings to denote power on the level of a deity.
そのキャラクターは神級の力を持つ。
That character has divine power.
Godlike power; a literary expression emphasizing comparison to a deity.
彼は神の如き力で敵を圧倒した。
He overwhelmed his enemies with divine power.
神力 (しんりょく) is a general term for divine power, while 神通力 (じんつうりき) specifically refers to supernatural powers attained through spiritual practice, often in Buddhism. Use 神力 for broad contexts and 神通力 when emphasizing miraculous abilities.
The phrase 神の力 (かみのちから) is the most natural and versatile way to say 'divine power' in Japanese. It can be used in both religious and metaphorical contexts without sounding overly technical.
その神社には強い霊力が宿っている。
A strong divine power dwells in that shrine.