Illustration: In the entrance of a Japanese apartment, a mover raises one end of a heavy washing machine while a colleague slides a wheeled platform beneath it. The mover's feet are firmly planted, knees bent, forearms tense, and hands securely gripping the lower frame.

JLPT N4nounLevel estimated by Bebop

力ちから

chikara

strength, force

Example sentences

  1. あなたは私わたしの２倍ばいの力ちからがある。

    You are twice as strong as I.

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  2. 力ちからが尽つきた。

    My strength is all gone.

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  3. 力ちからが出でません。

    I feel lethargic.

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Kanji in 力

  • 力power; strengthOnリョク・リキ・リイKunちから

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