力ちから

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Meanings

Refers to physical power, muscular strength, or the force exerted by something. Common in phrases like 力がある (strong) and 力を入れる (put effort/strength into).

Related words· 10

体たい力りょくN2sense 1
体力 refers specifically to physical stamina or fitness, while 力 covers a broader range of strength, ability, and power.
能のう力りょくN3sense 2
能力 is a more formal, often technical term for capability or aptitude, whereas 力 is the everyday word that can mean physical, mental, or social power.
実じつ力りょくN3sense 2
実力 stresses proven, actual skill or competence (e.g. in a job or competition), while 力 is the more general word for ability or strength.
権けん力りょくN2sense 5
権力 specifically means political or institutional authority, while 力 can refer to power in a much broader, more personal sense.

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フォース
フォース is the katakana loanword for force, while 力 is the everyday native Japanese word for physical or abstract power and is usually more natural outside foreign, technical, or brand contexts.
パワーN3
力 is the native Japanese word for physical or abstract strength, while パワー is a loanword often used for technical, mechanical, or trendy contexts.
強つよさN1
力 is a broad noun for power, force, or ability in general, while 強さ specifically expresses the degree or intensity of being strong.
威い力りょくN1
力 is the general word for strength or power, while 威力 highlights the overwhelming, impactful force of something like a weapon or argument.

Don't confuse with

刀かたなN3
力 (ちから, meaning 'strength/power') is written almost identically to 刀 (かたな, 'sword') and learners often mix up the two kanji.
力りょくN2
力 (りょく) is a suffix attached to nouns to name a specific ability or capacity (体力, 学力), while 力 (ちから) is the standalone noun for physical strength or power in general.

力ちから

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