Japanese

りょく
Meaning: power; strength; ability; force
Part of Speech: Noun, Suffix

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Handwriting

力

Example sentences

He demonstrated extraordinary concentration.
彼の鋭い観察力にはいつも驚かされる。
I am always amazed by his keen powers of observation.
このクリームはねっとりとした質感で、保湿力が高い。
This cream has a thick, sticky texture and provides high moisturizing power.
彼の記憶力は驚異的だ
His memory is amazing.
彼は注意力が散漫で、提出した書類には亥豕之譌が目立つ。
He is careless, and there are many writing errors in the documents he submitted.
彼の分析は入木三分の洞察力を示す
His analysis shows penetrating insight.

Usage Notes

Often used as a suffix to indicate a specific type of ability or power (e.g., 集中力 - concentration power).

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