力 — power

Grade 1 kanji · 2 strokes · on'yomi ryoku · kun'yomi chikara.

A flexed arm muscle — the curved stroke is the bulging bicep of a strong arm.

Example words

• 力 — chikara — power
• 体力 — tairyoku — physical strength

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