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迫力 (hakuryoku) Japanese meaning: powerful impact | Kotomora
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That movie overwhelmed the audience with its powerful visuals.
His speech had such force that it captivated the listeners.
Usage patterns 〈 物もの 〉 に 迫はく 力りょく がある to have powerful impact
The battle scenes in this movie have real impact.
迫はく 力りょく に 欠か ける to lack impact/force
This performance somehow lacks power.
迫はく 力りょく のある 〈 物もの 〉 a powerful, striking (thing)
I want to take a striking, powerful photo.
迫はく 力りょく が 伝つた わる for the powerful impact to come across
Even through the screen, the powerful impact comes across.
Related words· 6 威力 emphasizes raw power or force (e.g. of a weapon or storm), while 迫力 focuses on the compelling, gripping impact of a performance or presence.
臨場感 refers to the sense of being present at the scene (realism of atmosphere), whereas 迫力 refers to the overwhelming force or intensity of what is presented.
勢い describes momentum or vigor that can apply to actions or trends generally, while 迫力 is specifically the striking, gripping impact felt by an observer.
迫力 is a more formal word for forceful impact or power in a performance, while パンチ conveys the same idea more casually, as in 'this song has punch'.
Show 2 more 説得力 refers to the convincing power of an argument or explanation, while 迫力 refers to overwhelming force or impact, often in art, performance, or presence.
迫力 refers to the impact or power that impresses or overwhelms others, often in performances, while 気迫 is about inner spirit and drive rather than outward effect.
Word family intensely thrilling; super gripping
great impact; powerful punch; impressive appeal
full of impact; packing a punch
Etymology Compound of 迫 (pressure, urgency) and 力 (power, strength). The combination conveys a sense of pressing or compelling force.
