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速力 (そくりょく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

速そく力りょく

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Common wordJLPTN2Freq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

1

noun

speed; velocity

General noun for speed; often used in technical or formal contexts, but also in everyday language. Slightly more formal than 速さ (はやさ).

この車くるまは速そく力りょくが足たりない。
This car lacks speed.
船ふねは速そく力りょくを上あげて進すすんだ。
The ship increased speed and moved forward.

Kanji

速quick, fast
力power, strength, strong

Similar words

速そく度ど
速度 is the most common word for 'speed' or 'velocity' in both technical and everyday contexts. 速力 is less frequent and can sound slightly more formal or specialized, often used for vehicles or machinery.
速はやさ
速さ is a native Japanese noun meaning 'speed' or 'quickness', more casual and subjective than 速力. 速力 is more objective and measurable.

Etymology

Compound of 速 (そく, 'fast') and 力 (りょく, 'power, strength'). The combination yields the meaning 'speed' or 'velocity'.