気 力(きりょく)

きりょく

noun

willpower; spirit; energy

1. willpower; spirit; mental energy

the mental strength or determination to accomplish something

気力(きりょく)が湧(わ)いてきた。

I'm feeling motivated now.

気力(きりょく)で乗(の)り越(こ)えた。

I overcame it through sheer willpower.

病気(びょうき)で気力(きりょく)が落(お)ちている。

My spirit is low because of illness.

気力(きりょく)と体力(たいりょく)の両方(りょうほう)が必要(ひつよう)だ。

Both mental and physical strength are necessary.

Usage

Refers to mental energy, motivation, or willpower as opposed to physical strength (体力(たいりょく)).

Common collocations

気力(きりょく)が湧(わ)く - to feel motivated
気力(きりょく)が落(お)ちる - to lose motivation
気力(きりょく)を振(ふ)り絞(しぼ)る - to summon one's willpower
気力(きりょく)充実(じゅうじつ) - full of spirit

Compounds

体力(たいりょく) - physical strength
精神力(せいしんりょく) - mental strength
やる気(き) - motivation

Related Words

Related: 体力(たいりょく) (physical strength, stamina)

Compare: 精神力(せいしんりょく) (willpower)

general

Added 2026.1.27 19:33 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

08500/08515_kiryoku