Japanese

たいりょく
Meaning: physical strength; stamina; endurance
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

体
力

Example sentences

I've gained stamina because I've been jogging every day.
マラソンの終盤、彼は体力の限界に達した。
He reached the limit of his physical strength at the end of the marathon.
長い交渉の末、ついに体力が尽きてしまった。
After long negotiations, my physical strength finally gave out.
激しい運動で体力をかなり消耗した。
I exhausted a lot of physical strength through intense exercise.
運動の回数を増やすことで、体力が付いた。
By increasing the frequency of exercise, I gained physical strength.
毎日運動をすることにより、体力をつけることができる。
By exercising every day, one can build up physical strength.
体力の極限に達したが、最後まで走り抜いた。
I reached the limit of my physical strength, but I ran until the very end.
体力テストで握力を測った
I measured my grip strength during the physical fitness test.
川の向こう岸まで泳いで渡るのは、かなり体力がいる。
Swimming to the opposite bank of the river requires quite a bit of stamina.
彼は体力を回復するために滋養のある食事を摂った。
He ate a nutritious meal to recover his physical strength.

Usage Notes

Refers to physical power and the ability to resist fatigue or illness.

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