エネルギー

えねるぎー
noun
energy
1. energy, power
Power derived from physical or chemical resources, used to provide light, heat, or drive machinery.
The energy problem is serious.
The use of renewable energy is advancing.
To save energy, I make sure to turn off lights that aren't being used.
2. energy, vitality
Physical or mental vigor and enthusiasm.
エネルギー()りない
I don't have enough energy.
He is always full of energy.
I poured the energy of my youth into my work.

From German "Energie" (not English). Used for both physical energy (fuel, electricity) and personal vitality.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • エネルギー(げん): energy source
  • エネルギー消費(しょうひ): energy consumption
  • エネルギー節約(せつやく)する: to conserve energy
  • 再生可能(さいせいかのう)エネルギー: renewable energy
  • 原子力(げんしりょく)エネルギー: nuclear energy
  • 太陽(たいよう)エネルギー: solar energy

FIGURATIVE USE:

DERIVED:

  • エネルギッシュ: energetic (na-adjective, also from German)
  • (しょう)エネ: energy-saving (abbreviation of (しょう)エネルギー)