指 導 力(しどうりょく)

しどうりょく

noun

leadership; ability to lead

1. leadership; ability to lead; guidance ability

The ability to guide, direct, or lead others effectively. Used for leaders in politics, education, business, and sports.

指導力(しどうりょく)のあるリーダーが必要(ひつよう)だ。

We need a leader with strong leadership.

首相(しゅしょう)の指導力(しどうりょく)が問(と)われている。

The prime minister's leadership is being questioned.

彼女(かのじょ)は優(すぐ)れた指導力(しどうりょく)でチームをまとめ、大会(たいかい)で優勝(ゆうしょう)に導(みちび)いた。

With her outstanding leadership, she united the team and led them to victory in the tournament.

Usage

A compound of 指導(しどう) (guidance, leadership) + 力(りょく) (power, ability). Commonly used in political commentary, education, and business management discussions.

Common collocations

指導力(しどうりょく)を発揮(はっき)する (to demonstrate leadership)
指導力(しどうりょく)が問(と)われる (one's leadership is called into question)
指導力(しどうりょく)に欠(か)ける (to lack leadership)

Similar words

リーダーシップ: leadership — loanword, commonly used in business
統率力(とうそつりょく): commanding ability — more about directing and controlling a group

Related Words

Related: 指導(しどう) (guidance, instruction)

Compare: リーダーシップ (leadership)

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