(ちから)

ちから
noun
power, strength
1. power, strength, force
Physical strength or power. Also used for ability, capability, or influence.
(ちから)(つよ)
He/she is strong.
I will do my best. (lit. exhaust all my power)
I want to improve my Japanese ability.
力 meaning 'ability'

(ちから) has many uses from physical strength to abstract power or ability.

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