Japanese

せいりょく
Meaning: influence; power; force
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

勢
力

Example sentences

That political party is steadily expanding its influence in the regions.
彼は悪の勢力と戦った。
He fought against the forces of evil.
台風は勢力を保ったまま、明日の朝には本土に上陸する見込みです。
The typhoon is expected to maintain its strength and make landfall on the mainland tomorrow morning.
その組織は、今も政界に隠然たる勢力を誇っている。
The organization still boasts latent power in politics today.

Usage Notes

Refers to the power or influence a group or individual has to control or dominate others.

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