This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: ちから
Romaji: chikara
Kana
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Definitions

1

force; strength; might; vigour (vigor); energy

2

capability; ability; proficiency; capacity; faculty

3

efficacy; effect

4

effort; endeavours (endeavors); exertions

5

power; authority; influence; good offices; agency

6

support; help; aid; assistance

See also: 力になる
7

stress; emphasis

8

means; resources

Kanji

Readings: リョク、 リキ、 リイ、 ちから
Meanings: power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert

Example Sentences

(ちから)()きた。
➥My strength is all gone.
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(ちから)正義(せいぎ)なり。
➥Might is right.
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知識(ちしき)(ちから)なり。
➥Knowledge is power.
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全力(ぜんりょく)でやれ。
➥Give it all you've got.
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(ちから)()ません。
➥I feel lethargic.
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団結(だんけつ)(ちから)なり。
➥Strength in unity.
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