Japanese word

勢力

Pronunciation

Romajiseiryoku

Meaning

  • nounpower

Example

その国は大きな勢力を持っています。so no kuni wa ō ki na sei ryoku o mo tte i ma su

That country has great power.

Illustration for 勢力 (power)

More examples

その政党は地方で勢力を伸ばしています。so no sei tō wa chi hō de sei ryoku o no ba shi te i ma su

That political party is expanding its influence in rural areas.

Core concept

勢力 (seiryoku) refers to the power held by someone or something to shape events or influence other people.

Common phrases

  • 勢力を持つsei ryoku o mo tsu

    have power

  • 勢力を伸ばすsei ryoku o no ba su

    expand one's influence

  • 勢力を拡大するsei ryoku o kaku dai su ru

    expand one's power

Similar words

権力kenryoku: The power to direct people or institutions and make them follow decisions.
影響力eikyōryoku: The ability to change what people think, decide, or do.
支配力shihairyoku: The ability to keep people or situations under one's control.

Definition in Japanese

ある人や集団、国などが他に及ぼす影響や、物事を動かす力。また、その力を持つ一団。a ru hito ya shū dan kuni na do ga hoka ni oyo bo su ei kyō ya mono goto o ugo ka su chikara ma ta so no chikara o mo tsu ichi dan

Word origin

勢力 (seiryoku) is formed from 勢 (sei, "force") and 力 (ryoku, "strength"), so its meaning centers on power that can affect others.

Usage tips

  • 勢力 (seiryoku) often describes power that expands or declines over time, which makes it useful for discussing changing political or social conditions.

Other meanings

  • influencenoun
  • forcenoun

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