Japanese word

実力

Pronunciation

Romajijitsuryoku

Meaning

  • nounability

Example

彼の実力を認めます。kare no jitsu ryoku o mito me ma su

I recognize his ability.

Illustration for 実力 (ability)

More examples

毎日練習すれば、実力がつきます。mai nichi ren shū su re ba jitsu ryoku ga tsu ki ma su

Your ability will improve if you practice every day.

Core concept

Describes the ability or skill that a person truly possesses and can demonstrate in practice.

Common phrases

  • 実力があるjitsu ryoku ga a ru

    have strong skills

  • 実力をつけるjitsu ryoku o tsu ke ru

    develop one's skills

  • 実力が伸びるjitsu ryoku ga no bi ru

    improve one's skills

  • 実力を発揮するjitsu ryoku o hak ki su ru

    demonstrate one's ability

  • 実力を認めるjitsu ryoku o mito me ru

    recognize someone's ability

Similar words

能力nōryoku: The general capacity to do something well or achieve a result.
腕前udemae: The skill shown in performing a particular activity.

Definition in Japanese

実際に備わっている能力や技能。jis sai ni sona wa tte i ru nō ryoku ya gi nō

Word origin

実力 (jitsuryoku) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 実 (jitsu, "actual") and 力 (ryoku, "power"), referring to ability that is truly present.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 実力 (jitsuryoku) often praises ability shown through results, and it applies to both a worker's competence and a player's performance.

Other meanings

  • skillnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 実力派jitsuryokuhatalented personnoun

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