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威力 (いりょく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 10,000 Meanings 1
noun
power ; might ; force ; authority ; influence
Refers to the inherent power or force of something, such as a weapon, natural phenomenon, argument, or authority. Often implies a strong, impactful, or overwhelming quality.
彼かれ の 言こと 葉ば に は 人ひと を 動うご かす 威い 力りょく が ある 。
His words have the power to move people.
Written forms 威い 力りょく Usage 98%
Standard kanji spelling; high-frequency news and common usage.
偉い 力りょく Usage 1%
Rare variant kanji form; not commonly used.
Kanji 威 intimidate, dignity, majesty 偉 admirable, greatness, remarkable Similar words 力ちから 力 is a general term for physical or abstract strength/power. 威力 emphasizes the impactful, often overwhelming or authoritative force of something.
権けん 力りょく 権力 specifically refers to political or institutional power/authority. 威力 can include authority but is broader, covering physical force and influence.
Etymology Compound of 威 (authority, majesty) and 力 (power, strength). The combination conveys a sense of powerful, authoritative force.
