also: がんりょく
Refers to the ability to see through things, discern hidden truths, or judge people and situations accurately. Often used in contexts of sharp perception or keen judgment.
彼の眼力にはいつも驚かされる。
I'm always amazed by his insight.
骨董品を見極めるには確かな眼力が必要だ。
You need a keen eye to judge antiques.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading がんりょく is more common than がんりき.
Less common reading; がんりょく is preferred in modern usage.
Compound of 眼 (eye) and 力 (power), literally 'eye power'. The reading がんりょく is the standard on'yomi combination, while がんりき uses a less common reading for 力.