抵抗力(ていこうりょく)

ていこうりょく
noun
resistance; immunity
1. resistance; immunity; resilience
The body's ability to fight off disease, infection, or harmful influences. Also used figuratively for the ability to withstand adverse conditions.
抵抗力(ていこうりょく)が落(お)ちている。
My resistance is low.
睡眠不足(すいみんぶそく)は抵抗力(ていこうりょく)を弱(よわ)める。
Lack of sleep weakens your immunity.
栄養(えいよう)バランスのよい食事(しょくじ)をとることで、病気(びょうき)に対(たい)する抵抗力(ていこうりょく)を高(たか)めることができる。
By eating a well-balanced diet, you can boost your resistance to disease.

Composed of 抵抗(ていこう) (resistance) + 力(りょく) (power, ability). Most commonly used in health and medical contexts to refer to the body's natural defense mechanisms against illness.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 抵抗力(ていこうりょく)を高(たか)める: to boost resistance/immunity
  • 抵抗力(ていこうりょく)が落(お)ちる: resistance drops
  • 抵抗力(ていこうりょく)が弱(よわ)い: to have weak resistance
  • 抵抗力(ていこうりょく)をつける: to build up resistance

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 免疫力(めんえきりょく): immune strength — more specifically about the immune system
  • 体力(たいりょく): physical strength, stamina — broader, covering overall physical fitness
  • 耐性(たいせい): tolerance, resistance — used for drug resistance or acquired tolerance
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