火力
Meanings
1
heating power; thermal power
Refers to the intensity or capacity of heat, often used in contexts like cooking, power generation, or industrial processes.
This stove has high heating power.
Thermal power generation is one of Japan's main sources of electricity.
2
firepower
Military term for the destructive capacity of weapons; also used metaphorically for strong offensive capability in debates or competition.
They retreated under the enemy's firepower.
His argument lacked firepower.
Usage patterns
- 火力を上げるto turn up the heat/flame
Turn up the heat and grill the meat.
- 火力を強化するto strengthen firepower
The military introduced new weapons to strengthen its firepower.
- 火力を弱めるto lower the heat/flame
Lower the heat and simmer slowly.
- 火力に優れるto excel in firepower
This fighter jet excels in firepower.
- 火力が強いto have strong heat output
This gas stove has strong heat output.