労力
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Noun meaning 'labor', 'effort', or 'trouble'. Refers to physical or mental exertion required for a task. Example: 『多くの労力が必要だ』 (ooku no rouryoku ga hitsuyou da, 'a lot of effort is needed').
Theme
At work, User and their colleague Mr. Tanaka discuss a new project and the effort required.
労力
ろうりょく
labor / effort / trouble
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Think of 'labor' as 'low-ryoku' (労力) — it takes low energy but lots of effort! 'Rou' sounds like 'row' (as in rowing a boat, which requires effort), and 'ryoku' means power.
Cultural Note
In Japan, hard work and diligence are highly respected, often referred to as 『努力』 (doryoku, 'effort'). 『労力』 (rouryoku, 'labor') is commonly used in work contexts to acknowledge the effort put into tasks.
Forms
Base: 労力Noun meaning 'labor', 'effort', or 'trouble'. Refers to physical or mental exertion required for a task. Example: 『多くの労力が必要だ』 (ooku no rouryoku ga hitsuyou da, 'a lot of effort is needed').