(きゃくりょく)

きゃくりょく
noun
leg strength; leg power
1. leg strength; leg power
the physical strength or power of one's legs
脚力(きゃくりょく)(きた)える。
To train one's leg strength.
(とし)()って脚力(きゃくりょく)(おとろ)えた。
My leg strength has declined with age.
登山(とざん)には脚力(きゃくりょく)必要(ひつよう)だ。
Mountain climbing requires leg strength.
サッカー選手(せんしゅ)脚力(きゃくりょく)(つよ)い。
Soccer players have strong legs.

USAGE:
Refers specifically to the strength of the legs, important for activities like walking, running, cycling, and climbing.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 脚力(きゃくりょく)(きた)える - to build leg strength
  • 脚力(きゃくりょく)(おとろ)える - leg strength declines
  • 脚力(きゃくりょく)がある - to have strong legs

RELATED BODY STRENGTH TERMS:

  • 腕力(わんりょく) - arm strength
  • 握力(あくりょく) - grip strength
  • 体力(たいりょく) - physical strength