戦力(せんりょく)

せんりょく
noun
military strength; key player; asset
1. military strength; fighting power
The combat capability or armed forces of a nation or military unit.
戦力(せんりょく)を増強(ぞうきょう)する。
To strengthen military power.
憲法(けんぽう)は戦力(せんりょく)の保持(ほじ)を禁(きん)じている。
The constitution prohibits the possession of military forces.
両国(りょうこく)の戦力(せんりょく)には大(おお)きな差(さ)があった。
There was a large gap in military strength between the two countries.
2. key player; valuable asset; contributor
A person who is a major contributor to a team, company, or project. Figurative extension of the military sense, commonly used in sports and business.
彼(かれ)はチームの即戦力(そくせんりょく)だ。
He's an immediate asset to the team.
新人(しんじん)が戦力(せんりょく)になるまで時間(じかん)がかかる。
It takes time for new hires to become productive contributors.
エースが怪我(けが)で離脱(りだつ)し、大(おお)きな戦力(せんりょく)ダウンとなった。
The ace left due to injury, resulting in a major loss of strength for the team.

In the context of Japan's constitution, Article 9 famously states that Japan renounces 戦力(せんりょく)の保持(ほじ) (the maintenance of war potential). In everyday use, the figurative sense (sense 2) is very common, especially in sports and business. Key compounds: 即戦力(そくせんりょく) (someone who can contribute immediately), 戦力外(せんりょくがい) (not a contributor; dropped from the team roster).

Related Words

Compare: 兵力(へいりょく) (military strength)
Related: 軍事力(ぐんじりょく) (military strength)
Compare: 防衛力(ぼうえいりょく) (defensive capability)
Compare: 総合力(そうごうりょく) (overall ability)
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Added 2026.3.23 21:07 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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