Japanese word

精力

Pronunciation

Romajiseiryoku

Meaning

  • nounenergy

Example

彼は仕事に精力を注いでいます。kare wa shi goto ni sei ryoku o soso i de i ma su

He is devoting his energy to his work.

Illustration for 精力 (energy)

More examples

彼は長年の仕事で精力を使い果たしました。kare wa naga nen no shi goto de sei ryoku o tsuka i ha ta shi ma shi ta

He used up his energy over many years of work.

Core concept

Expresses the vital force a person brings to sustained action, effort, or activity.

Common phrases

  • 精力を尽くすsei ryoku o tsu ku su

    devote all one's energy

  • 精力をそそぐsei ryoku o so so gu

    devote one's energy

  • 精力を使い果たすsei ryoku o tsuka i ha ta su

    use up one's energy

Similar words

活力katsuryoku: The vitality that supports energetic and purposeful activity.
気力kiryoku: The will and mental energy required to persist in an effort.
体力tairyoku: The bodily strength that allows prolonged physical activity.

Definition in Japanese

活動や努力を続けるための心身の力。katsu dō ya do ryoku o tsuzu ke ru ta me no shin shin no chikara

Word origin

精力 (seiryoku) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 精 (sei, "essence") and 力 (ryoku, "power"), referring to the power of vigorous action.

Usage tips

  • The phrase 精力を注ぐ (seiryoku o sosogu) presents vitality as something poured into an activity, which explains its use for strong dedication to work.

Opposites

  • 無気力mukiryokuapatheticna-adjective

Related words

  • 精力的seiryokutekienergeticna-adjective

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