1.
arm strength; physical force
the physical strength of one's arms, or more broadly, physical power used to accomplish something by force
腕力に自信がある。
I'm confident in my arm strength.
腕力で解決しようとした。
He tried to resolve it by force.
腕力だけでは勝てない。
You can't win with brute strength alone.
彼は腕力が強くて有名だった。
He was famous for his physical strength.
USAGE:
Can refer specifically to arm strength or more generally to physical force or power. Often used in contexts involving physical confrontation or tasks requiring strength.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 腕力に頼る - to rely on physical force
- 腕力で解決する - to solve by force
- 腕力が強い - to have strong arms
NUANCE:
When used in the broader sense, often carries a negative connotation of using brute force instead of intelligence or diplomacy.
RELATED:
- 脚力 - leg strength
- 握力 - grip strength
- 力ずく - by force