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.COMMON 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 powerCOMMON 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 general Added 2026.1.9 21:59 · Revised 2026.5.17 0:13 01500/01661_chikara