Electric Power, Electricity
noun
The electricity power of something is its electric power.
でんりょく
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: All the world's electric power is stored behind this lock (りょく). Go ahead. Open it up. What could possibly go wrong?
全国で今、電力が不足しています。
There is a shortage of electricity nationwide now.
電力が切れて、電気が止まってしまった。
The power went out and the electricity stopped.
この辺の電力会社と言えば、東京電力ですよ。
As for the electricity company around here, it’s the Tokyo Electric Power Company.