力
KanjiJLPT N5
Power
power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert
Mnemonic
Looks like a flexed arm with a bulging bicep — raw power.
Details
The keyword for 力 is power. This kanji represents physical strength, force, or ability. It depicts a flexed arm or a plow, symbolizing muscular effort and energy. It is one of the most fundamental kanji, conveying the broad concept of power in all its forms—physical, mental, and influential.
- On'yomi
- りょく、りき、りい
- Kun'yomi
- ちから