1.
physical strength; stamina; physical fitness
The physical energy and endurance of the body.
体力をつける。
To build up physical strength.
体力が落ちた。
My stamina has declined.
体力勝負になる。
It becomes a test of endurance.
年を取ると体力がなくなってくる。
As you get older, you lose your physical strength.
毎朝ジョギングをして体力をつけたおかげで、長い時間歩いても疲れなくなった。
Thanks to building up my stamina by jogging every morning, I no longer get tired even after walking for a long time.
体力 refers to overall physical strength, stamina, and fitness — the body's capacity for exertion and endurance.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 体力をつける: to build up stamina
- 体力がある/ない: to have/lack stamina
- 体力が落ちる: stamina declines
- 体力測定: physical fitness test
- 体力的に: physically (in terms of stamina)
- 体力勝負: a contest of endurance
RELATED 〜力 WORDS:
- 筋力: muscular strength
- 持久力: endurance
- 気力: mental strength, willpower
- 泳力: swimming ability
- 学力: academic ability
The pair 体力と気力 (physical and mental strength) is commonly used together.