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What does 力 (ちから, chikara) mean?

力 (ちから, chikara) means strength, power; ability.

Quick facts
Readingちから
Romajichikara
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
ちから
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonchikara

strength, power; ability

  1. 1noun force; strength; might
  2. 2noun capability; ability; proficiency
  3. 3noun efficacy; effect
  4. 4noun effort; endeavours; endeavors
  5. 5noun power; authority; influence

Example sentences

  • My younger brother is very strong.

  • We joined forces and carried the desk.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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