Japanese Conversation · Level 47
90 words
Japanese word
電力
Pronunciation
Romajidenryoku
Meaning
- nounelectricity
Example
夏は電力をたくさん使います。natsu wa den ryoku o ta ku sa n tsuka i ma su
We use a lot of electricity in summer.
More examples
家庭で使う電力を減らす工夫をしています。ka tei de tsuka u den ryoku o he ra su ku fū o shi te i ma su
I am trying to reduce the electricity used at home.
Core concept
Presents electricity as a measurable supply of power that homes and devices consume.
Common phrases
電力を使うden ryoku o tsuka u
use electricity
電力を供給するden ryoku o kyō kyū su ru
supply electricity
電力を消費するden ryoku o shō hi su ru
consume electricity
電力を節約するden ryoku o setsu yaku su ru
save electricity
電力が不足するden ryoku ga fu soku su ru
be short of electricity
Similar words
電気denki: Electricity as energy used to operate lights, appliances, and other devices.
Definition in Japanese
電気を供給したり機器を動かしたりするためのエネルギー。den ki o kyō kyū shi ta ri ki ki o ugo ka shi ta ri su ru ta me no e ne ru gī
Word origin
電力 (denryoku) combines 電 (den, "electricity") and 力 (ryoku, "power"), forming a Sino-Japanese compound for electrical power.
Usage tips
- Japanese 電力 (denryoku) often appears in discussions of seasonal demand, such as increased use during hot summers.