エネルギー

also: エネルギ

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Common wordJLPTN3Freq.FrequencyTop 2,000

Meanings

noun

physics

Scientific term for physical energy; used in physics, engineering, and related fields.

from German Energie

noun

General term for physical or mental vitality, drive, or strength.

noun

energy source; energy resource

abbreviation

Abbreviation of エネルギー資源; used in contexts like energy policy, power generation, or resource management.

エネルギーUsage99%
Standard katakana spelling from German 'Energie'.
エネルギUsage1%
irregular kana usage
Irregular kana spelling; occasionally seen but not standard.

パワー
パワー often emphasizes physical or mechanical power, while エネルギー covers a broader range including vitality, physics, and resources.
活かつ力りょく
活力 is a native Japanese word for vitality or life force, often used in more formal or literary contexts compared to the everyday エネルギー.

Borrowed from German 'Energie', ultimately from Ancient Greek ἐνέργεια (enérgeia, 'activity, operation').