Translation and Meaning of: 力 - chikara
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 力 (chikara) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: chikara
Kana: ちから
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: Strength; power; energy; force; emphasis; Efforts; enterprises; efficiency; help; support; capacity; ability; conquest; means; resources; authority; influence; agency; good offices; faculty; stress.
Meaning in English: force;strength;energy;might;power;agency;authority;influence;vigor;stress;emphasis;exertions;endeavors;efficacy;help;support;good offices;ability;faculty;capability;attainment;means;resources
Definition: An action that acts on an object or substance to alter its state.
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Explanation and Etymology - (力) chikara
The Japanese word "力" (chikara) means "strength" or "power". It is composed of the character "力" which represents the idea of strength, energy or power. The etymological origin of the character is uncertain, but it is believed to have been created from the representation of a muscular arm. The word "chikara" is often used in contexts that involve physical effort, such as sports or manual labor, but it can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as to describe willpower or the ability to overcome obstacles.How to Write in Japanese - (力) chikara
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Synonyms and Similar - (力) chikara
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
筋力; 勢力; 力量; 能力; 強さ
Words containing: 力
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: あつりょく
Romaji: atsuryoku
Translation / Meaning:
stress; pressure
Kana: ろうりょく
Romaji: rouryoku
Translation / Meaning:
work; effort; fatigue; difficulty
Kana: ゆうりょく
Romaji: yuuryoku
Translation / Meaning:
1. influence; emphasis; 2. potent
Kana: みりょく
Romaji: miryoku
Translation / Meaning:
charm; fascination; glam
Kana: ぼうりょく
Romaji: bouryoku
Translation / Meaning:
violence
Kana: ぶりょく
Romaji: buryoku
Translation / Meaning:
armed power; military power; the sword; strength
Kana: ふりょく
Romaji: furyoku
Translation / Meaning:
buoyancy; floating power
Kana: のうりょく
Romaji: nouryoku
Translation / Meaning:
ability; faculty
Kana: どりょく
Romaji: doryoku
Translation / Meaning:
big effort; effort; effort; effort
Kana: どうりょく
Romaji: douryoku
Translation / Meaning:
power; driving power; dynamic force
Words with the same pronunciation: ちから chikara
Example Sentences - (力) chikara
Below are some example sentences:
頂点を目指して努力し続ける。
Chouten wo mezashite doryoku shitsuzukeru
Keep striving to reach the top.
Keep aiming for the top.
- 頂点 - top, peak
- を - direct object particle
- 目指して - aim, aim
- 努力 - effort, commitment
- し続ける - keep doing
言葉は力を持っている。
Kotoba wa chikara wo motte iru
The words have power.
- 言葉 (kotoba) - word
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 力 (chikara) - strength, power
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 持っている (motteiru) - have, possess
握りしめる力強さが大切です。
Nigirishimeru chikaradzuyosa ga taisetsu desu
The force of holding firmly is important.
The strength to understand is important.
- 握りしめる - Verb that means "to squeeze tightly in the hand".
- 力強さ - Noun that means "strength, vigor, robustness".
- が - Particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- 大切 - Adjective meaning "important, valuable, precious".
- です - Auxiliary verb that indicates the polite or respectful way of expressing an idea.
女王は国を治める力を持っている。
Joou wa kuni wo osameru chikara wo motte iru
The Queen has the power to govern the country.
- 女王 - Means "queen" in Japanese.
- は - topic particle in Japanese.
- 国 - means "country" in Japanese.
- を - object particle in Japanese.
- 治める - means "to govern" or "manage" in Japanese.
- 力 - means "power" or "strength" in Japanese.
- を - object particle in Japanese.
- 持っている - means "to have" or "to possess" in Japanese.
障害を乗り越える力を持っています。
Shougai wo norikoeru chikara wo motteimasu
I have the power to overcome the disability.
- 障害 (shougai) - obstacle, impediment
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 乗り越える (norikoeru) - overcome, win
- 力 (chikara) - strength, power
- を (wo) - direct object particle
- 持っています (motteimasu) - possess, have
集団行動は力を発揮する。
Shuudan koudou wa chikara wo hakki suru
Collective behavior is powerful.
- 集団行動 - means "group action".
- は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "group action".
- 力 - means "strength" or "power".
- を - grammatical particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case, "force" or "power".
- 発揮する - means "display" or "demonstrate".
砕く力を持っている。
Tsunaku chikara wo motteiru
I have the power to break.
It has the power to break.
- 砕く - Verb that means "break", "smash" or "crush".
- 力 - noun that means "strength" or "power".
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence.
- 持っている - Compound verb that means "to have" or "to possess".
速力を発揮する。
Sokuryoku wo hakki suru
Demonstrate speed and strength.
Demonstrate speed.
- 速力 - Speed
- を - Direct Object Particle
- 発揮 - Demonstration, display
- する - Verb to do"
連合は強い力を持っています。
Rengō wa tsuyoi chikara o motte imasu
Unity has great power.
The Union has a strong power.
- 連合 (rengou) - means "union" or "coalition"
- は (wa) - topic particle, indicates that the subject of the sentence is "連合"
- 強い (tsuyoi) - adjective meaning "strong"
- 力 (chikara) - noun that means "strength" or "power"
- を (wo) - object particle, indicates that "力" is the direct object of the sentence
- 持っています (motteimasu) - verb meaning "to have" or "to possess", in the present continuous
連想は創造力を刺激する。
Rensō wa sōzōryoku o shigeki suru
The association stimulates creativity.
The association stimulates creativity.
- 連想 - means "association" or "connection".
- は - grammatical particle that indicates the theme of the sentence, in this case "association".
- 創造力 - It means "creativity".
- を - Direct object pronoun that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case "creativity".
- 刺激する - It means "to stimulate". It is a verb composed of 刺激 (stimulus) and する (to do).
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "Strength; power; energy; force; emphasis; Efforts; enterprises; efficiency; help; support; capacity; ability; conquest; means; resources; authority; influence; agency; good offices; faculty; stress." é "(力) chikara". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
