力

ONりょく、りき

KUNちから

Meanings

strengthpowerforceability

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How to remember

This kanji strongly resembles a muscular arm flexing, or an ox-drawn plow. Both images convey the idea of physical power and force.

'Ryoku' — Imagine you're flexing your arm and saying 'ROCK YOU!' with great STRENGTH.

力ちから

strength, power, force

体力たいりょく

physical strength

力持ちちからもち

strong person

努力どりょく

effort, endeavor

協力きょうりょく

cooperation