English–Japanese
“strength” in Japanese
How to say “strength” in Japanese
“Strength” in Japanese is 力 (chikara).
Refers to the strength or driving capacity behind an action, movement, or result.
Example sentences with 力
毎日運動して力をつけます。mai nichi un dō shi te chikara o tsu ke ma su
I exercise every day to build strength.
重い荷物を運ぶには、腕の力が必要です。omo i ni motsu o hako bu ni wa ude no chikara ga hitsu yō de su
You need arm strength to carry heavy luggage.
Tips for using 力
- When Japanese speakers say 力がある (chikara ga aru), the phrase can describe someone's ability or talent, not just physical strength.
Other Japanese words for “strength”
風の強さが変わりました。kaze no tsuyo sa ga ka wa ri ma shi ta
The strength of the wind changed.
この材料の強度を調べます。ko no zai ryō no kyō do o shira be ma su
I will check the strength of this material.