駆動力(くどうりょく)

くどうりょく
noun
driving force; propulsion; motive power
abstracttechnology
1. driving force; propulsive power (of engine, motor, etc.)
The mechanical force that drives or propels a machine, vehicle, or device forward. Used in engineering and automotive contexts.
エンジンの駆動力(くどうりょく)を最大(さいだい)にする。
Maximize the driving force of the engine.
電動(でんどう)モーターの駆動力(くどうりょく)は静粛(せいしゅく)で滑(なめ)らかだ。
The driving force of an electric motor is quiet and smooth.
2. driving force; motivating power (abstract)
The force, motivation, or factor that drives progress, change, or achievement in an abstract sense. Used figuratively in business, social, and personal contexts.
経済成長(けいざいせいちょう)の駆動力(くどうりょく)となったのは技術革新(ぎじゅつかくしん)だ。
Technological innovation was the driving force behind economic growth.
彼女(かのじょ)の情熱(じょうねつ)がチームの駆動力(くどうりょく)になっている。
Her passion is the driving force for the team.

Usage

In sense 1, used in mechanical engineering and automotive contexts (四輪(よんりん)駆動力, 推進力(すいしんりょく)). In sense 2, used metaphorically for what propels social change, business growth, or personal achievement. Sense 2 is the more common usage in everyday writing.

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Added 2026.6.13 12:43 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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