Japanese word

影響力

Pronunciation

Romajieikyōryoku

Meaning

  • nouninfluence

Example

彼は若者の間で大きな影響力を持っています。kare wa waka mono no aida de ō ki na ei kyō ryoku o mo tte i ma su

He has a lot of influence among young people.

Illustration for 影響力 (influence)

More examples

彼女は委員会の決定に強い影響力を及ぼしています。kano jo wa i in kai no ket tei ni tsuyo i ei kyō ryoku o oyo bo shi te i ma su

She has a strong influence on the committee's decisions.

Core concept

Describes the power to shape other people's thoughts, choices, or actions without directly controlling them.

Common phrases

  • 影響力があるei kyō ryoku ga a ru

    have influence

  • 影響力を発揮するei kyō ryoku o hak ki su ru

    exert influence

  • 影響力を及ぼすei kyō ryoku o oyo bo su

    exert influence

  • 影響力を持つei kyō ryoku o mo tsu

    have influence

Similar words

発言力hatsugenryoku: The power to make one's opinions or proposals matter in a discussion or decision.
勢力seiryoku: The social or political power that a person or group uses to affect events and decisions.

Definition in Japanese

人や集団の考えや行動に働きかけ、それを変化させる力。hito ya shū dan no kanga e ya kō dō ni hatara ki ka ke so re o hen ka sa se ru chikara

Word origin

影 (ei, "shadow") + 響 (kyō, "echo") + 力 (ryoku, "power") form 影響力 (eikyōryoku), literally combining an effect with the power to produce it.

Usage tips

  • In English, influence can describe the lasting sway of a person, group, idea, or work, so it is broader than power over a single decision.

Other meanings

  • cloutnoun
  • leveragenoun

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