Vocabulary

What does ~力 (~りょく) mean?

~力 (~りょく, ~ryoku) means power, ability (suffix).

Quick facts
Reading~りょく
Romaji~ryoku
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
~りょく
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework~ryoku

power, ability (suffix)

Example sentences

  • He has the ability to concentrate.

  • If you make an effort, you'll build up real ability.

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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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