Usage patterns 〈 物もの 〉 が 威い 力りょく を 発はっ 揮き する for something to show/demonstrate its power
The new medicine proved highly effective against the flu.
〈 物もの 〉 の 威い 力りょく を 増ま す for something's power/force to increase
The typhoon grew stronger as it moved south.
〈 物もの 〉 の 威い 力りょく を 見み せつける to flaunt/display one's power
The company flaunted its dominant power in the market.
〈 物もの 〉 の 威い 力りょく を 失うしな う for something to lose its power/force
The bomb lost its destructive power due to moisture.
Kanji 威 intimidate, dignity, majesty 偉 admirable, greatness, remarkable Related words· 6 力 is the general word for strength or power, while 威力 highlights the overwhelming, impactful force of something like a weapon or argument.
権力 refers specifically to political or institutional authority, whereas 威力 more broadly covers physical, natural, or persuasive force.
破壊力 focuses narrowly on destructive capability, while 威力 can describe any strong, impressive force, not just destruction.
迫力 describes the emotional or artistic impact of a performance or work, while 威力 refers to raw power or force, often physical.
Show 2 more Show fewer 効力 means the practical efficacy or validity of something like a law or medicine, while 威力 stresses its dramatic or overwhelming strength.
威力 usually describes the raw power or force of something (a weapon, a storm), while 威 is about the aura of authority a person or thing projects.
Written forms 威い 力りょく Usage 98%
Standard kanji spelling; high-frequency news and common usage.
偉い 力りょく Usage 1%
Rare variant kanji form; not commonly used.
Etymology Compound of 威 (authority, majesty) and 力 (power, strength). The combination conveys a sense of powerful, authoritative force.
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