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力拳 (ちからこぶし) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

力ちから拳こぶし

Meanings

1

noun

clenched fist

Refers to a tightly closed hand, often in the context of determination, anger, or physical readiness.

彼かれは力ちから拳こぶしを握にぎりしめて立たち上あがった。
He stood up, clenching his fist.

Kanji

力power, strength, strong
拳fist

Similar words

拳こぶし
拳 is the general word for 'fist', while 力拳 specifically emphasizes a clenched fist, often with a nuance of power or resolve.

Etymology

Compound of 力 (ちから, 'power') and 拳 (こぶし, 'fist'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally conveys a 'power fist' or 'clenched fist'.