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

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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').