磁力(じりょく)

じりょく
noun
magnetic force; magnetism
technical
1. magnetic force; magnetism
The force of attraction or repulsion produced by magnets or magnetic fields. Also used figuratively to describe a powerful attraction.
この磁石(じしゃく)は磁力(じりょく)が強(つよ)い。
This magnet has strong magnetic force.
磁力(じりょく)で金属(きんぞく)を引(ひ)き寄(よ)せる。
It attracts metal with magnetic force.
時間(じかん)が経(た)つと磁力(じりょく)が弱(よわ)くなることがある。
Over time, the magnetic force can weaken.

Usage

A compound of 磁(じ) (magnet, magnetic) + 力(りょく) (force, power). Used in science, technology, and everyday descriptions of magnets. Occasionally used figuratively to describe an irresistible pull or attraction.

Common collocations

  • 磁力(じりょく)が強(つよ)い (strong magnetic force)
  • 磁力(じりょく)が弱(よわ)い (weak magnetic force)
  • 磁力線(じりょくせん) (magnetic lines of force)

Similar words

Related Words

Compare: 磁気(じき) (magnetism)
Compare: 引力(いんりょく) (gravitational pull, attraction)
Related: 磁石(じしゃく) (magnet)
Compare: 永久磁石(えいきゅうじしゃく) (permanent magnet)
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Added 2026.3.19 12:56 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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