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Noun meaning physical or mental strength, power, or force. Can be used alone or in compounds like 『体力』 (tairyoku, 'physical strength').
Theme

At a gym, User is talking with a fitness trainer, Mika, about workout routines and physical capabilities.

ちから

strength

Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language

Memory Hook

Think of 'chikara' (力) as 'chi' (energy) + 'kara' (from)—strength comes from within! 'Chi-kara' → 力 (chikara, 'strength / Power').

Cultural Note

力 (chikara) is a key concept in Japanese culture, often associated with physical strength, mental power, or effort. It appears in phrases like 『力を入れる』 (chikara o ireru, 'to put in effort') and is common in martial arts contexts.

Forms

Base: 力Noun meaning physical or mental strength, power, or force. Can be used alone or in compounds like 『体力』 (tairyoku, 'physical strength').