握力(あくりょく)

あくりょく
noun
grip strength
1. grip strength
the strength with which one can grip or squeeze with the hand
握力(あくりょく)を測(はか)る。
To measure grip strength.
握力(あくりょく)が弱(よわ)くなった。
My grip strength has weakened.
握力(あくりょく)を鍛(きた)えるトレーニングをしている。
I'm doing training to build grip strength.
体力(たいりょく)テストで握力(あくりょく)を計測(けいそく)した。
We measured grip strength in the fitness test.

USAGE:
Grip strength is commonly measured in physical fitness tests in Japan. It's an indicator of overall health, especially in elderly care assessments.

MEASUREMENT:
Grip strength is typically measured in kilograms using a dynamometer (握力計(あくりょくけい)).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 握力(あくりょく)を測(はか)る - to measure grip strength
  • 握力(あくりょく)を鍛(きた)える - to train grip strength
  • 握力(あくりょく)計(けい) - grip strength meter

RELATED:

  • 腕力(わんりょく) - arm strength
  • 脚力(きゃくりょく) - leg strength
  • 筋力(きんりょく) - muscle strength
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