Meaning

Primary

Electric Power

Alternative

Electricity

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The electricity power of something is its electric power.

Reading

でんりょく
  • 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:

All the world's electric power is stored behind this lock (りょく). Go ahead. Open it up. What could possibly go wrong?

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 電力をつかう

    to use electricity

    電力をおさえる

    to conserve electricity

    電力を生み出す

    to generate electricity

Context Sentences

全国で今、電力が不足しています。

There is a shortage of electricity nationwide now.

電力が切れて、電気が止まってしまった。

The power went out and the electricity stopped.

この辺の電力会社と言えば、東京電力ですよ。

As for the electricity company around here, it’s the Tokyo Electric Power Company.

Kanji Composition