パワー

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Common wordJLPTN3Freq.FrequencyTop 2,000

Meanings

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noun

Broadly used like English 'power': physical strength, energy, influence, or capability. Common in compounds and set phrases.

力ちから
力 is the native Japanese word for power/strength, used in more traditional or physical contexts. パワー is a loanword with a modern, often technical or abstract feel.
エネルギー
エネルギー focuses on energy as a resource or vitality, while パワー emphasizes force, output, or influence.

Loanword from English 'power'.