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N4 · 2 strokes · 19. 力 power · Irodori #397 · Elementary 2 L14
力
bear up, exert, power, strain, strength, strong
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Readings
- On’yomi
- リイ、リキ、リョク
- Kun’yomi
- ちから
Example words
力
ちから
force; strength
力
りょく
strength; power
力
りき
strength; power
力強い
ちからづよい
powerful; strong
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A compact 2-stroke character meaning "bear up" — trace the strokes while picturing the concept.
Components
This character is itself a fundamental radical — a building block you'll see inside many other kanji.
Anchor word
入力する (にゅうりょくする) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 入力する (にゅうりょくする) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: ちから — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: リイ、リキ、リョク — common in compound words (熟語).