勢
Kanji · N2
勢 / forces
Kanji for forces, energy, or military strength.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | セイ、ゼイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | いきお.い、はずみ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
勢 carries the meaning forces, energy, or military strength.
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Common compounds with 勢
伊勢いせIse
勢いいきおいforce / vigor / vigour
大勢おおぜいcrowd of people / great number of people
姿勢しせいposture / pose / position
勢力せいりょくinfluence / power / might
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