Meaning

Primary

Strong

Alternatives

Strength, Powerful

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

You have strong power. You are strong and powerful. Feel your strength.

Reading

きょうりょく
  • 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:

Nothing is as strong and powerful as the きょう lock (りょく). It's a legendary lock produced in ancient きょうと, rumored to be the strongest lock in existence. What magical powers do you think lie behind the strength of the きょうと lock?

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 強力なツール

    powerful tools

    強力なリーダーシップ

    strong leadership

    強力な力

    powerful strength

Context Sentences

このヘアドライヤーは、かなり強力だ。

This hair dryer is quite powerful.

強力なスプレーで虫は全て死にました。

All bugs died with some strong spray.

ピカチュウはレベルアップして、強力になった。

Pikachu leveled up and has more power now.

Kanji Composition