力ちからをつける

expression, ichidan verb

build up strength; get stronger

Intransitive use: describes oneself or a subject gaining physical or mental strength, often through effort or training.

• 毎まい日にち運うん動どうして力ちからをつけたい。

  I want to build up my strength by exercising every day.

• 彼かれは最さい近きん力ちからをつけてきた。

  He has been getting stronger lately.

expression, ichidan verb

give strength; encourage; cheer up

Transitive use: to empower, encourage, or emotionally support someone else. Often used when one person's words or actions give another person strength.

• 友とも達だちの言こと葉ばが私わたしに力ちからを付つけてくれた。

  My friend's words gave me strength.

• 応おう援えんメッセージが彼かの女じょに力ちからをつけた。

  The supportive message gave her strength.