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武力 (ぶりょく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

武ぶ力りょく

ぶ

りょ

く

Common wordJLPTN1Freq.FrequencyTop 10,000

Meanings

1

noun

military power; armed force

Refers to the capacity to use physical or military force, often in political or strategic contexts. Can also imply the threat of force.

その国くには武ぶ力りょくによる解かい決けつを選えらんだ。
That country chose a solution by military force.
武ぶ力りょくに訴うったえる前まえに、話

はな

し

合あ

い

を

続つづ

ける

べき

だ

。

Before resorting to armed force, we should continue discussions.

Kanji

武warrior, military, chivalry
力power, strength, strong

Similar words

軍ぐん事じ力りょく
軍事力 emphasizes the overall military capability of a nation, including technology and organization, while 武力 focuses more on the direct use or threat of armed force.
暴ぼう力りょく
暴力 is broader, covering any physical violence, including personal or criminal acts, whereas 武力 is specifically organized, often state-level armed force.

Etymology

Compound of 武 (bu, 'military') and 力 (ryoku, 'power'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly conveys 'military strength'.