noun
heating power; thermal power
Refers to the intensity or capacity of heat, often used in contexts like cooking, power generation, or industrial processes.
このコンロは火力が強い。
This stove has high heating power.
火力発電は日本の主要な電力源の一つだ。
Thermal power generation is one of Japan's main sources of electricity.
noun
firepower
Military term for the destructive capacity of weapons; also used metaphorically for strong offensive capability in debates or competition.
敵の火力に押されて撤退した。
They retreated under the enemy's firepower.
彼の議論は火力が足りなかった。
His argument lacked firepower.