English–Japanese

“physical strength” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitairyoku

Example

毎日運動して体力をつけます。mai nichi un dō shi te tai ryoku o tsu ke ma su

I exercise every day to build physical strength.

Illustration for 体力 (physical strength)

How to say “physical strength” in Japanese

“Physical strength” in Japanese is 体力 (tairyoku).

Describes the body's capacity to sustain physical activity, combining strength with endurance.

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

Example sentences with 体力

長時間歩くには、十分な体力が必要です。chō ji kan aru ku ni wa jū bun na tai ryoku ga hitsu yō de su

You need enough physical strength to walk for a long time.

Tips for using 体力

  • English "stamina" often focuses on endurance, while 体力 (tairyoku) can cover both endurance and general physical capacity in everyday Japanese.

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