(ごいりょく)

ごいりょく
noun
vocabulary ability, vocabulary power
1. vocabulary ability, vocabulary power
The extent of one's vocabulary and the ability to use words effectively.
語彙力(ごいりょく)(たか)めたい。
I want to improve my vocabulary.
読書(どくしょ)語彙力(ごいりょく)()ばす。
Reading expands vocabulary.
(かれ)語彙力(ごいりょく)(ゆた)かで、いつも的確(てきかく)言葉(ことば)(えら)ぶ。
He has a rich vocabulary and always chooses the right words.

A term commonly used in educational and language learning contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 語彙力(ごいりょく)(たか)める (to improve vocabulary)
  • 語彙力(ごいりょく)()ばす (to expand vocabulary)
  • 語彙力(ごいりょく)がある (to have vocabulary ability)
  • 語彙力(ごいりょく)(とぼ)しい (to have poor vocabulary)

RELATED TERMS:

  • 語彙(ごい): vocabulary
  • 単語(たんご)(りょく): word power
  • 表現力(ひょうげんりょく): expressive ability