武力
Meanings
1
military power; armed force
Refers to the capacity to use physical or military force, often in political or strategic contexts. Can also imply the threat of force.
That country chose a solution by military force.
Before resorting to armed force, we should continue discussions.
Usage patterns
- 武力に訴えるto resort to force
With negotiations broken down, the likelihood of the two countries resorting to force increased.
- 武力で〈事〉を鎮圧するto suppress something by force
The government suppressed the uprising by force.
- 武力を背景にした〈事〉something backed by military power
It was diplomacy backed by military power.
- 武力の脅威the threat of armed force
The threat of armed force from the neighboring country continues.