also: りきがはいる
力が入る · godan verb (-ru)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 力が入る | 力が入らない |
| Polite | 力が入ります | 力が入りません |
| Past polite | 力が入りました | 力が入りませんでした |
| Past | 力が入った | 力が入らなかった |
| Te-form | 力が入って | 力が入らないで |
| Desire | 力が入りたい | 力が入りたくない |
| Potential | 力が入れる | 力が入れない |
| Passive | 力が入られる | 力が入られない |
| Causative | 力が入らせる | 力が入らせない |
| Causative passive | 力が入らせられるalso 力が入らされる | 力が入らせられないalso 力が入らされない |
| Volitional | 力が入ろう | |
| Polite volitional | 力が入りましょう | |
| Imperative | 力が入れ | 力が入るな |
| Conditional | 力が入れば | 力が入らなければ |
| Tara conditional | 力が入ったら | 力が入らなかったら |
put strength into; tense up; be under strain
Describes physical or mental tension, effort, or strain. Often used when someone consciously applies force or when a situation becomes tense.
See also: 力を入れる
As I tried to lift the heavy box, my arms tensed up.
試合前で選手たちは肩に力が入っているようだ。
Before the match, the players seem to be tense in their shoulders.
be enthusiastic; put one's heart into
Used when someone is passionate or puts great effort into an activity. Often appears as ～に力が入る.
彼は最近、仕事に力が入っている。
He's been putting a lot of effort into his work lately.
趣味のガーデニングに力が入りすぎて、休日が足りない。
I'm so enthusiastic about my gardening hobby that I don't have enough days off.
Sumo term; ironic expression meaning a wrestler is tired or has lost strength. Not used in everyday conversation.
横綱は連戦で力が入ったか、精彩を欠いた。
The yokozuna seemed exhausted from consecutive bouts and lacked his usual sharpness.