Learn JLPT N4 Kanji 力 (ryoku, riki)

Meaning of 力意味

power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert

Onyomi 音読み

リョク、リキ
ryoku, riki

Kunyomi 訓読み

ちから
chikara

Learn Japanese kanji: 力【リョク、リキ / ちから】

Meaning: power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert.

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How to write 力 - stroke order:

Stroke Count: 2

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力 - Example Sentences 例文

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Example #1

彼は日本語の実力がある。

かれはにほんごのじつりょくがある。

kare wa nihongo no jitsuryoku ga aru.

He is proficient in Japanese.

Example #2

私に力を貸して欲しい。

わたしにちからをかしてほしい。

watashi ni chikara o kashite hoshii.

I went you to lend me your strength (please help me out).

Example #3

彼はタバコを辞めようと努力している。

かれはタバコをやめようとどりょくしている。

kare wa tabako o yameyou to doryoku shiteiru.

He's working hard to try and quit smoking.

Example #4

私は力不足でごめんなさい。

わたしはちからぶそくでごめんなさい。

watashi wa chikara busoku de gomennasai.

I am sorry that I don't have enough ability..

Example #5

私が最も力を入れている趣味は野球だ。

わたしがもっともちからをいれているしゅみはやきゅうだ。

watashi ga mottomo chikara o ireteiru shumi wa yakyuu da.

The hobby I put the most effort into is baseball.

Example #6

このように大阪にはたくさんの魅力がある。

このようにおおさかにはたくさんのみりょくがある。

kono you ni oosaka wa takusan no miryoku ga aru.

In this way, Osaka has a lot of charm.

Example #7

これからも私は努力し続ける。

これからもわたしはどりょくしつづける。

kore kara mo watashi wa doryoku shi tsudzukeru.

I'll continue doing my best in the future.

Example #8

彼は自分の能力に自信がある。

かれはじぶんののうりょくにじしんがある。

kare wa jibun no nouryoku ni jishin ga aru.

He has confidence in his ability.

Example #9

ご協力ありがとうございました。

ごきょうりょくありがとうございました。

go kyouryoku arigatou gozaimashita.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Example #10

日本の軍隊は非常に強力だった。

にほんのぐんたいはひじょうにきょうりょくだった。

nihon no guntai wa hijouni kyouryouku datta.

Japan's army was very powerful.

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Meaning of 力 意味