国力(こくりょく)

こくりょく
noun
national power; national strength
1. national power; national strength
The overall power or strength of a nation, encompassing its economic, military, political, and cultural capabilities.
国力(こくりょく)が衰(おとろ)えてきた。
The national power has been declining.
経済(けいざい)成長(せいちょう)とともに国力(こくりょく)も増(ま)した。
National power grew along with economic growth.
両国(りょうこく)の国力(こくりょく)の差(さ)は年々(ねんねん)縮(ちぢ)まっている。
The gap in national power between the two countries is narrowing year by year.

USAGE:
A compound of 国(こく) (nation) + 力(りょく) (power, strength). A broad term encompassing economic, military, diplomatic, and cultural dimensions of a country's capabilities. Frequently used in political commentary, history, and international relations discussions.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 国力(こくりょく)を高(たか)める (to strengthen national power)
  • 国力(こくりょく)が衰退(すいたい)する (national power declines)
  • 総合(そうごう)国力(こくりょく) (comprehensive national power)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 軍事力(ぐんじりょく): military power — one component of 国力(こくりょく)
  • 経済力(けいざいりょく): economic power — another component of 国力(こくりょく)
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