Japanese Symbol for
力chikara
strength · power · ability
Readings
Meaning
Strength, power, force, ability, capacity. 力 is one of the most fundamental kanji in the language — it refers to physical strength, mental power, and capability in all forms.
Example words
体力
tairyoku
physical strength, stamina
努力
doryoku
effort, hard work
力士
rikishi
sumo wrestler
全力
zenryoku
full strength, all one's power
力 is one of the oldest and simplest kanji — the character is said to depict a flexed arm or a plow blade, representing physical exertion. It appears in hundreds of compounds and is one of the first kanji taught to Japanese schoolchildren.
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