JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
力 — power
- Reading
- リョク・リキ・リイ・ちから
- Meaning
- power; strength; strong; strain; bear up; exert
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
力 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is リョク・リキ・リイ・ちから and it means power; strength; strong; strain; bear up; exert. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
力 appears in everyday japanese words such as 力 (strength), 体力 (physical strength) and 労力 (labour).
Japanese words containing 力
Frequently asked questions
What does 力 mean in Japanese?
力 means power; strength; strong; strain; bear up; exert in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 力 read?
力 is read リョク・リキ・リイ・ちから. Reading it inside real words — 力 and 体力 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 力 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 力 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 力 in a word?
A common word containing 力 is 力 (ちから) — "strength". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 力 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 力 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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