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勢
power · force · vigor · momentum
N2On: せいKun: いきおい
Memory Aid
The top part of 勢 looks like a person bent over, pushing or pulling something heavy with all their might. Combined with 力 (power) at the bottom, it visually represents great **force**, **vigor**, or **momentum**.
'Sei' — A general giving a COMMAND with great **force**: 'SAY it loudly!'
Vocabulary
勢いいきおいforce, vigor, momentum
姿勢しせいposture, attitude
大勢おおぜいlarge crowd, many people
情勢じょうせいsituation, state of affairs
体勢たいせいposition, posture
Example Sentences
彼はすごい勢いで走っていた。
He was running with incredible momentum.
座るときは正しい姿勢を保ちましょう。
Let's maintain a correct posture when sitting.
コンサートには大勢の人が集まった。
A large crowd of people gathered at the concert.
国際情勢は常に変化しています。
The international situation is constantly changing.