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強力

Strong


Meaning

Strong, Strength, Powerful

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

You have strong power. You are strong and powerful. Feel your strength.


Reading

きょうりょく

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since 力 has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use: Nothing is as strong and powerful as the きょうと lock (りょく). It's a legendary lock produced in ancient きょうと, rumored to be the strongest lock in existence. What magical powers do you think lie behind the strength of the きょうと lock?


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 強力なツール

    powerful tools

    強力なリーダーシップ

    strong leadership

    強力な力

    powerful strength

  • 強力にする

    to make something powerful

    強力にバックアップする

    to provide strong backup

    強力にサポートする

    to provide strong support

Context Sentences

このヘアドライヤーは、かなり強力だ。

This hair dryer is quite powerful.

強力なスプレーで虫は全て死にました。

All bugs died with some strong spray.

ピカチュウはレベルアップして、強力になった。

Pikachu leveled up and has more power now.


Kanji Composition