力ちからが入はいる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

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

• 重おもい箱はこを持もち上あげようとして、腕うでに力ちからが入はいった。

  As I tried to lift the heavy box, my arms tensed up.

• 試し合あい前まえで選せん手しゅたちは肩かたに力ちからが入はいっているようだ。

  Before the match, the players seem to be tense in their shoulders.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

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.

• 彼かれは最さい近きん、仕し事ごとに力ちからが入はいっている。

  He's been putting a lot of effort into his work lately.

• 趣しゅ味みのガーデニングに力ちからが入はいりすぎて、休きゅう日じつが足たりない。

  I'm so enthusiastic about my gardening hobby that I don't have enough days off.

expression, godan verb (-ru)

be exhausted (ironic)

Sumo term; ironic expression meaning a wrestler is tired or has lost strength. Not used in everyday conversation.

• 横よこ綱づなは連れん戦せんで力ちからが入はいったか、精せい彩さいを欠かいた。

  The yokozuna seemed exhausted from consecutive bouts and lacked his usual sharpness.