destructive power; destructive force
Refers to the capacity to cause destruction, often used in contexts like weapons, natural disasters, or figurative impact.
The destructive power of this bomb is tremendous.
Many houses collapsed due to the destructive force of the typhoon.
破壊力 focuses narrowly on destructive capability, while 威力 can describe any strong, impressive force, not just destruction.
Compound of 破壊 (destruction) and 力 (power).