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力 (ryoku/chikara) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

力

ryoku/chikara

power, ability, strength

JLPT 12 strokesRadical: 力 (power)

Character Breakdown

A flexed arm — strength, power

Details

Romaji	ryoku/chikara
Meanings	power, ability, strength
Stroke Count	2
Radical	力 (#19 — power)
JLPT Levels	JLPT 1, JLPT 2, JLPT 3, JLPT 4, JLPT 5
Frequency	#116 most common

Words Containing 力

Word	Romaji	Meaning	JLPT
重力	juuryoku	gravity	JLPT 1
引力	inryoku	gravitational pull; attraction	JLPT 1
斥力	sekiryoku	repulsive force	JLPT 1
流体力学	ryuutai rikigaku	fluid dynamics	JLPT 1
熱力学	netsu rikigaku	thermodynamics	JLPT 1
量子力学	ryoushi rikigaku	quantum mechanics	JLPT 1
他力本願	tariki hongan	relying on others; faith in Amida	JLPT 1
磁力	jiryoku	magnetic force	JLPT 1
協力	kyouryoku	cooperation, collaboration	JLPT 2
原子力	genshiryoku	nuclear power	JLPT 2
魅力的	miryokuteki	attractive, charming	JLPT 2
視力	shiryoku	eyesight, vision	JLPT 2
聴力	chouryoku	hearing ability	JLPT 2
圧力	atsuryoku	pressure	JLPT 2
能力	nouryoku	ability; capacity	JLPT 2
精神力	seishinryoku	mental strength	JLPT 2

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

刀

力 (ryoku/chikara) ≠ 刀

九

力 (ryoku/chikara) ≠ 九

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 力 mean in Japanese?

力 (ryoku/chikara) means "power, ability, strength" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

How many strokes does 力 have?

The Japanese character 力 has 2 strokes. Its radical is 力 (power).

What is the radical of 力?

The radical of 力 is 力 (power, Kangxi radical #19).

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