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

RELATED 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
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Added 2026.1.27 19:33
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