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wind power, wind force
The power of wind, especially when harnessed for generating electricity or as a measure of wind strength.
風力発電が普及している。
Wind power generation is becoming widespread.
海上に風力発電所を建設する。
To construct a wind power plant offshore.
台風の風力は非常に強い。
The wind force of a typhoon is extremely strong.
COMPOSITION: 風 (wind) + 力 (power). Literally "wind power."
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 風力発電 (wind power generation)
- 風力発電機 (wind turbine/generator)
- 風力発電所 (wind power plant)
- 洋上/海上風力 (offshore wind power)
- 風力エネルギー (wind energy)
WIND SCALE: In meteorology, 風力 is measured on the Beaufort scale:
- 風力0 (calm)
- 風力12 (台風, hurricane)
RENEWABLE ENERGY CONTEXT:
- 再生可能エネルギー (renewable energy)
- クリーンエネルギー (clean energy)
- 脱炭素 (decarbonization)
RELATED TERMS:
- 太陽光発電 (solar power generation)
- 水力発電 (hydroelectric power)
- 原子力発電 (nuclear power generation)