(きんりょく)

きんりょく
noun
muscle strength; muscular power
1. muscle strength; muscular power
The physical strength or force that muscles can exert. Commonly used in fitness, health, and medical contexts.
筋力(きんりょく)(きた)える。
To build muscle strength.
年齢(ねんれい)とともに筋力(きんりょく)低下(ていか)する。
Muscle strength declines with age.
毎日(まいにち)スクワットをして下半身(かはんしん)筋力(きんりょく)維持(いじ)するようにしている。
I do squats every day to maintain my lower body muscle strength.

USAGE:
筋力(きんりょく) is a common word in fitness, rehabilitation, and health discussions. It frequently appears in discussions about aging, exercise, and physical therapy.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 筋力(きんりょく)トレーニング (strength training)
  • 筋力(きんりょく)(きた)える (to train/build muscle strength)
  • 筋力(きんりょく)低下(ていか)する (muscle strength declines)
  • 筋力(きんりょく)維持(いじ)する (to maintain muscle strength)
  • 筋力(きんりょく)アップ (increasing muscle strength)

SIMILAR WORDS:
体力(たいりょく) refers to overall physical stamina and fitness, while 筋力(きんりょく) specifically refers to the strength of muscles.