力(ちから)

ちから

noun

power, strength

1. power, strength, force

Physical strength or power. Also used for ability, capability, or influence.

力(ちから)が強(つよ)い。

He/she is strong.

全力(ぜんりょく)を尽(つ)くします。

I will do my best. (lit. exhaust all my power)

日本語(にほんご)の力(ちから)を伸(の)ばしたい。

I want to improve my Japanese ability.

力 meaning 'ability'

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

Compounds

体力(たいりょく): physical strength
能力(のうりょく): ability, capability
努力(どりょく): effort
協力(きょうりょく): cooperation
全力(ぜんりょく): full power, best effort
電力(でんりょく): electric power

Common expressions

力(ちから)になる: to be of help
力(ちから)を入(い)れる: to put effort into
力(ちから)を貸(か)す: to lend a hand
力(ちから)不足(ぶそく): lack of ability

Related Words

Compare: 強(つよ)さ (strength)

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Added 2026.1.9 21:59 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02

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