力
ちから
chikara
JLPT N42 strokesKanjiLevel 12 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
力 is the kanji for "Power". A common reading is ちから (chikara). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Power
Also : Exert · Strong · Strain · Bear Up · Strength
Readings
kunちから/ chikaraonりょく/ ryokuonりき/ rikionりい/ rii
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 力 represents 'POWER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of power.
Reading ·
On-reading: りょく — remember this sound by associating it with power. Kun-reading: ちから.
Example Sentences
力を合わせて頑張りましょう。
ちからをあわせてがんばりましょう。
Let's work together with all our strength.
電力の節約を心がけています。
でんりょくのせつやくをこころがけています。
I'm mindful of saving electricity.
Vocabulary using 力
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