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力づく (ちからづく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb
regain strength ; recover one's spirit ; be invigorated ; be encouraged
Describes recovering physical or mental energy, often after fatigue or discouragement. Intransitive; the subject is the person or thing that regains strength.
まし
で
力ちから
づい
た
。
I was encouraged by my friend's support.
Written forms 力ちから づく
Standard spelling using 力 (strength) and okurigana づく.
力ちから 付づ く
Alternate kanji spelling using 付く; less common but still encountered.
Kanji 付 adhere, attach, refer to Similar words 元げん 気き づく 元気づく focuses on becoming cheerful or lively, while 力づく emphasizes regaining physical or mental strength.
回かい 復ふく する 回復する is a more general and formal term for recovery (health, economy, etc.), whereas 力づく is specifically about regaining one's own strength or spirit.
Etymology Compound of 力 (chikara, 'strength') and 付く (tsuku, 'to attach; to be added'), with rendaku voicing (tsuku → zuku). Literally 'strength attaches', expressing the idea of regaining power.
