Japanese word

主力

Pronunciation

Romajishuryoku

Meaning

  • nounkey player

Example

この選手はチームの主力です。ko no sen shu wa chī mu no shu ryoku de su

This player is a key player on the team.

Illustration for 主力 (key player)

More examples

彼は守備でチームの主力として活躍しています。kare wa shu bi de chī mu no shu ryoku to shi te katsu yaku shi te i ma su

He is a key player in the team's defense.

Core concept

Describes the person, group, or resource that carries the greatest share of an activity's strength and success.

Common phrases

  • チームの主力chī mu no shu ryoku

    the team's key player

  • 攻撃の主力kō geki no shu ryoku

    the key player on offense

Similar words

主戦力shusenryoku: A person, group, or resource that supplies the main strength needed for a team or activity.
中核chūkaku: The central member, group, or part of an organization or activity.
エースēsu: The member recognized as the strongest or most dependable in a particular role.

Definition in Japanese

組織や活動などで中心となって力を発揮する人や物。so shiki ya katsu dō na do de chū shin to na tte chikara o hak ki su ru hito ya mono

Word origin

The compound 主力 (shuryoku) combines 主 (shu, "main") and 力 (ryoku, "power") to mean the central force in an activity.

Usage tips

  • English key player normally refers to an important person, while 主力 (shuryoku) can also name a team's core members or its main resources.

Other meanings

  • main strengthnoun

Opposites

  • 脇役wakiyakusupporting playernoun
  • 控えhikaereserve playernoun

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