Japanese

ける

ちからがぬける
Meaning: to lose strength; to feel drained; to relax
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 力が抜ける 力が抜けない
Polite 力が抜けます 力が抜けません
Past 力が抜けた 力が抜けなかった
Polite + Past 力が抜けました 力が抜けませんでした
Te-form 力が抜けて 力が抜けなくて
Potential 力が抜けられる 力が抜けられない
Passive 力が抜けられる 力が抜けられない
Causative 力が抜けさせる 力が抜けさせない
Imperative 力が抜けろ 力が抜けるな

Handwriting

力
が
抜
け
る

Example

The extreme tension made me lose strength throughout my body.

Usage Notes

Used when strength leaves the body due to relief, shock, or exhaustion.

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