Meaning

Primary

Assistance

Alternative

Support

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

When you help with your power, you are providing assistance and support.

Note that this is a formal word that’s mostly used in professional situations. It implies that someone has done something substantial for you.

Reading

じょりょく
  • 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:

You really need some assistance with this lock (りょく). You are certain that world peace and eternal happiness lie behind this one lock. But no one is willing to support you in opening it. What a cruel world.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 助力をあおぐ

    to ask for help

    助力をいただく

    to receive assistance

    助力を求める

    to ask for assistance

    助力を得る

    to receive assistance

Context Sentences

父の助力のおかげです。

That's thanks to help of my father.

他人の助力が有ったから出来たことです。

This was only possible with the help of others.

友人の助力で、四年間で大学を出ることが出来そうです。

With the help of a friend, it seems like I can get out of college after four years.

Kanji Composition