Japanese word

威力

Pronunciation

Romajiiryoku

Meaning

  • nounpower

Example

彼の言葉は大きな威力を持っています。kare no koto ba wa ō ki na i ryoku o mo tte i ma su

His words have great power.

Illustration for 威力 (power)

More examples

訓練を重ねると、技の威力がさらに高まります。kun ren o kasa ne ru to waza no i ryoku ga sa ra ni taka ma ri ma su

With more practice, the power of the technique increases further.

Core concept

Describes the force or influence that makes a person or thing produce a strong result.

Common phrases

  • 威力があるi ryoku ga a ru

    have power

  • 威力を発揮するi ryoku o hak ki su ru

    demonstrate power

  • 威力が高いi ryoku ga taka i

    be powerful

Similar words

力chikara: A general force or capacity that produces an effect.
効力kōryoku: The power of an action, rule, or measure to produce its intended result.
影響力eikyōryoku: The power to change people's thoughts, actions, or situations.

Definition in Japanese

物事や人が持つ、相手や状況に強く作用する力。mono goto ya hito ga mo tsu ai te ya jō kyō ni tsuyo ku sa yō su ru chikara

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 威力 (iryoku, "power") combines 威 (i, "might") and 力 (ryoku, "force"), giving the sense of force with a strong effect.

Usage tips

  • The noun can describe the practical force of an argument, speech, or action, emphasizing how strongly it affects people or situations rather than how much ability someone possesses.

Other meanings

  • effectivenessnoun
  • influencenoun

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