Japanese word

体力

Pronunciation

Romajitairyoku

Meaning

  • nounphysical strength

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 体力があるtai ryoku ga a ru

    have physical strength

  • 体力をつけるtai ryoku o tsu ke ru

    build physical strength

  • 体力が落ちるtai ryoku ga o chi ru

    lose physical strength

Similar words

スタミナsutamina: The ability to continue physical activity without becoming tired quickly.
持久力jikyūryoku: The ability to keep doing physical activity for a long time.
筋力kinryoku: The power produced by the muscles to move or support the body.

Definition in Japanese

運動や活動を長く続けるための身体の力。un dō ya katsu dō o naga ku tsuzu ke ru ta me no karada no chikara

Word origin

体力 (tairyoku) combines 体 (tai, "body") and 力 (ryoku, "strength"), forming a compound for the body's physical power.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • staminanoun

Related words

  • 体力的tairyokutekiphysicalna-adjective

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