Meaning

Primary

Physical Strength

Alternatives

Physical Power, Stamina, Endurance

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You have your body power. This is just another way to say physical strength. Watch out, if you use too much of your physical strength you may run out of physical stamina and endurance completely! They're tied together, so make sure to pace yourself.

Reading

たいりょく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since has two on'yomi readings, here's a mnemonic to help you remember which one to use:

Your physical strength and stamina are tied together with a tie lock (たいりょく). That's a lock made of ties that ties your strength and stamina up together, making it much easier to pace yourself.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 体力をつける

    to build up one's physical strength

    体力をつかう

    to consume energy

    体力をキープする

    to maintain one's physical strength

Context Sentences

お父さんは体力がない。

Dad doesn't have much endurance.

体力アップのためにランニングを一日一回してます。

I run once a day to improve my stamina.

去年の体力と今の体力は、大体同じです。

My physical strength last year and my current strength are about the same.

Kanji Composition