電力(でんりょく)

でんりょく
noun
electric power; electricity
technical
1. electric power; electricity; electrical energy
The supply or generation of electricity, especially on a large scale. Used in discussions of energy policy, power generation, and infrastructure rather than for small household devices.
電力(でんりょく)の消費(しょうひ)を抑(おさ)える。
Reduce electricity consumption.
太陽光(たいようこう)で電力(でんりょく)を発電(はつでん)するシステムが普及(ふきゅう)している。
Systems that generate electricity from solar power are becoming widespread.
夏場(なつば)はエアコンの使用(しよう)が増(ふ)えるため、電力(でんりょく)不足(ぶそく)が心配(しんぱい)されている。
In summer, there are concerns about electricity shortages because air conditioner use increases.

Usage

電力(でんりょく) refers to electric power on a systemic or industrial scale. For everyday electricity in the home, 電気(でんき) is more common. 電力(でんりょく) appears frequently in news about energy policy and infrastructure.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 電力(でんりょく): electric power (large-scale, systemic)
  • 電気(でんき): electricity (everyday usage; also means lights)
  • エネルギー: energy (broader term, includes all types)

Related Words

Synonym: 電気(でんき) (electricity (everyday))
Compare: エネルギー (energy)
Related: 電圧(でんあつ) (voltage)
Compare: 電流(でんりゅう) (electric current)
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Added 2026.3.2 17:28 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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