Japanese word

強力

Pronunciation

Romajikyōryoku

Meaning

  • na-adjectivestrong

Example

この接着剤は強力です。ko no set chaku zai wa kyō ryoku de su

This glue is strong.

Illustration for 強力 (strong)

More examples

この掃除機は強力な吸引力で、短時間で部屋を掃除できます。ko no sō ji ki wa kyō ryoku na kyū in ryoku de tan ji kan de heya o sō ji de ki ma su

This vacuum cleaner can clean a room in a short time with powerful suction.

Core concept

It describes something whose concentrated force makes its effect especially powerful.

Common phrases

  • 強力な味方kyō ryoku na mi kata

    powerful ally

  • 強力な磁石kyō ryoku na ji shaku

    powerful magnet

  • 強力な接着剤kyō ryoku na set chaku zai

    strong adhesive

Similar words

パワフルpawafuru: Having great energy and the ability to produce a strong effect.
強烈kyōretsu: Having an unusually intense force or effect.

Definition in Japanese

物事に及ぼす力や作用がきわめて強いさま。mono goto ni oyo bo su chikara ya sa yō ga ki wa me te tsuyo i sa ma

Word origin

強力 (kyōryoku) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 強 (kyō, "strong") and 力 (ryoku, "force"), directly linking strength with force.

Usage tips

  • 強力 (kyōryoku) often appears in practical descriptions of cleaners, adhesives, medicines, and other products with a strong effect.

Other meanings

  • powerfulna-adjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 強力さkyōryokusastrengthnoun

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