English–Japanese

“influence” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajieikyōryoku

Example

彼は若者の間で大きな影響力を持っています。kare wa waka mono no aida de ō ki na ei kyō ryoku o mo tte i ma su

He has a lot of influence among young people.

Illustration for 影響力 (influence)

How to say “influence” in Japanese

“Influence” in Japanese is 影響力 (eikyōryoku).

Describes the power to shape other people's thoughts, choices, or actions without directly controlling them.

Full entry for 影響力: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 影響力

彼女は委員会の決定に強い影響力を及ぼしています。kano jo wa i in kai no ket tei ni tsuyo i ei kyō ryoku o oyo bo shi te i ma su

She has a strong influence on the committee's decisions.

Tips for using 影響力

  • In English, influence can describe the lasting sway of a person, group, idea, or work, so it is broader than power over a single decision.

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