noun
real ability; true strength; competence
Refers to genuine, practical ability or power, as opposed to superficial appearance or theoretical potential. Often used in contexts of testing, demonstrating, or recognizing someone's actual skill.
彼の実力はまだ未知数だ。
His real ability is still unknown.
実力テストで自分の今の
I find out my current level through a proficiency test.
noun
Used in contexts of physical or military force, often in set phrases like 実力行使 (use of force). Less common in everyday conversation.
See also: 実力行使
デモ隊に対して実力行使が行われた。
Force was used against the demonstrators.