Japanese Conversation · Level 87
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Japanese word
武力
Pronunciation
Romajiburyoku
Meaning
- nounforce
Example
国は武力を使いません。kuni wa bu ryoku o tsuka i ma se n
The country does not use force.
More examples
その国は隣国に対する武力行使を検討しています。so no kuni wa rin goku ni tai su ru bu ryoku kō shi o ken tō shi te i ma su
That country is considering the use of force against its neighbor.
Core concept
Describes the ability to impose one's will or accomplish an objective by using weapons or organized military strength.
Common phrases
武力行使bu ryoku kō shi
use of force
武力介入bu ryoku kai nyū
military intervention
武力衝突bu ryoku shō totsu
armed conflict
Similar words
軍事力gunjiryoku: The strength a state or organization possesses for military action.
Definition in Japanese
武器や軍隊などを用いて相手を従わせる力。bu ki ya gun tai na do o mochi i te ai te o shitaga wa se ru chikara
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 武力 (buryoku) consists of 武 (bu, "military force") and 力 (ryoku, "power"), linking military means with power.
Usage tips
- English force has several broad meanings, but 武力 (buryoku) points specifically to power backed by weapons or military organization.
Other meanings
- military powernoun
Opposites
- 平和heiwapeacenoun