Japanese word

全力

Pronunciation

Romajizenryoku

Meaning

  • nounall one's strength

Example

彼は全力で走ります。kare wa zen ryoku de hashi ri ma su

He runs with all his strength.

Illustration for 全力 (all one's strength)

More examples

大切な発表では全力を出します。tai setsu na hap pyō de wa zen ryoku o da shi ma su

I will give it my all in an important presentation.

Core concept

Describes an effort made with nothing held back, whether the effort is physical or mental.

Common phrases

  • 全力を出すzen ryoku o da su

    give one's all

  • 全力で取り組むzen ryoku de to ri ku mu

    work with all one's strength

Similar words

精一杯seiippai: The greatest effort or ability that a person can give in a situation.
本気honki: A serious commitment to an effort, with a genuine intention to achieve the goal.
尽力jinryoku: The effort made to achieve a goal through hard work or helpful action.

Definition in Japanese

自分の力をすべて使って物事に取り組むこと。ji bun no chikara o su be te tsuka tte mono goto ni to ri ku mu ko to

Word origin

The compound 全力 (zenryoku) combines 全 (zen, "whole") and 力 (ryoku, "strength"), giving it the sense of using one's complete strength.

Usage tips

  • 全力 (zenryoku) applies to study, work, sports, and other activities, so it is not limited to physical movement.

Other meanings

  • one's utmostnoun

Opposites

  • 手加減tekagenrestraintnoun

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