瞬発力(しゅんぱつりょく)

しゅんぱつりょく
noun
explosive power; burst of speed
cognitionsports
1. explosive power; instantaneous force; burst of speed
the ability to generate maximum power in a short burst of time
瞬発力(しゅんぱつりょく)を鍛(きた)える。
To train explosive power.
スプリンターには瞬発力(しゅんぱつりょく)が重要(じゅうよう)だ。
Explosive power is important for sprinters.
彼女(かのじょ)は瞬発力(しゅんぱつりょく)に優(すぐ)れている。
She excels in explosive power.
The balance between explosive power and endurance is important.

Usage

Mainly a sports word: the power behind a sprint start, a jump, or a throw. Also used figuratively for thinking or reacting quickly on the spot (瞬発力(しゅんぱつりょく)のある返答(へんとう), a quick-witted reply).

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