Kanji · N4 · 2 strokes
力 / strength
Kanji for strength or power.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | リョク、リキ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ちから | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
力 carries the meaning strength or power.
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How to write 力
Trace 力 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 力
力ちからstrength
水力すいりょくhydraulic power
力作りきさくwork of great effort
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力 in context
トムさんは力があります。
とむさんはちからがあります。
Tom is strong.
水力で電気を作ります。
すいりょくででんきをつくります。
We generate electricity with hydraulic power.
この絵は力作ですね。
このえはりきさくですね。
This painting is a masterpiece, isn't it.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 力 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
力 — Kanji Practice
2 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/力
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