power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert
力 centers on the capacity to do or endure: physical power, strength, or the effort of exerting oneself. The ideas of strain and bearing up are natural extensions of applying force.
force; strength; might; vigour; vigor; energy
strength; power; proficiency; ability
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
ability; faculty
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
input; (data) entry; typing
violence; mayhem
electric power
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
powerful; strong
(political) power; authority; influence
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force; energy
output (electrical, signal, etc.)
physical strength; power; stamina; endurance; vigor; resistance to disease
pressure
(real) ability; true strength; merit; efficiency; competency
atomic energy; nuclear power
gravity; gravitation; gravitational pull
heating power; thermal power
war potential; military strength; fighting power
influential; prominent; leading
power; might; authority; influence
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal; strength; punch; edge; vigor
力 is a pictograph of a muscular arm or a plow, symbolizing physical strength and effort.
The shape resembles a strong arm bending to lift something heavy: 力 is power and strength.
For リョク, imagine a strong person lifting a heavy rock: rock -> リョク, and the effort shows their power.