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力

力 — power, strength, strong

Learn the correct stroke order for 力 (power), a 2-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 12 strokes

Stroke Order

12
Stroke 0 / 2
On'yomi (音読み)リョクryoku、リキriki、リイrii
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ちからchikara
Strokes2
Radical力
Frequency#62
Meaningspower, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

握力あくりょくgrip (of hand); grip strengthnoun
圧力あつりょくpressurenoun
引力いんりょくattraction (e.g. magnetic, gravitation); affinity; gravitational pullnoun
火力かりょくheating power; thermal powernoun
学力がくりょくscholarly ability; scholarship; knowledgenoun
活力かつりょくvitality; energy; dynamismnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 力 (power) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 2 strokes with radical 力.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 力 is #62, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

握力あくりょく — grip (of hand); grip strength
圧力あつりょく — pressure
引力いんりょく — attraction (e.g. magnetic, gravitation); affinity; gravitational pull

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 力 have?

The kanji 力 (power) has 2 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 力?

力 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 力 mean?

力 means: power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert. On'yomi readings: リョク, リキ, リイ. Kun'yomi readings: ちから.

What JLPT level is 力?

力 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.