Japanese word

迫力

Pronunciation

Romajihakuryoku

Meaning

  • nounimpact

Example

この映画は迫力があります。ko no ei ga wa haku ryoku ga a ri ma su

This movie has a lot of impact.

Illustration for 迫力 (impact)

More examples

生の演奏を聞くと、音の迫力に圧倒されます。nama no en sō o ki ku to oto no haku ryoku ni at tō sa re ma su

At a live performance, I am overwhelmed by the force of the sound.

Core concept

Describes the strong effect or vivid power that makes something deeply felt or striking.

Common phrases

  • 迫力のあるhaku ryoku no a ru

    powerful

  • 迫力を感じるhaku ryoku o kan ji ru

    feel the impact

Similar words

インパクトinpakuto: A strong impression or effect made on the mind.
臨場感rinjōkan: A vivid sense of being present at an event or scene.
威力iryoku: The power of something to produce a strong effect or force.

Definition in Japanese

映画や演技などが見る人に強く感じさせる力。また、その強さ。ei ga ya en gi na do ga mi ru hito ni tsuyo ku kan ji sa se ru chikara ma ta so no tsuyo sa

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 迫力 (hakuryoku, "forceful impact") combines 迫 (haku, "press") and 力 (ryoku, "power").

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 迫力 (hakuryoku) often describes the vivid intensity of a movie, sound, or performance, so it can refer to an experience rather than physical force.

Other meanings

  • forcenoun
  • impressivenessnoun

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