武力

• Reading: ぶりょく
• Romaji: buryoku
• Kanji breakdown: 武 (bu) — military, martial, warrior; 力 (ryoku) — power, force, strength
• Pronunciation: /bɯ.ɾʲo.kɯ/

Meaning

Armed might; military power; force. The strength or capability of a military or armed group.

A noun referring to military strength or the use of force. Common collocations include 武力行使 (buryoku koushi, use of force), 武力衝突 (buryoku shoutotsu, armed conflict), and 武力介入 (buryoku kainyuu, military intervention). Frequently appears in discussions of international law and conflict resolution.

Examples

1. 武力による紛争の解決は避けるべきだ。 Resolving conflicts through military force should be avoided.
2. 国連は武力行使を最後の手段と位置づけている。 The United Nations treats the use of force as a last resort.
3. 武力衝突が国境付近で発生した。 An armed clash broke out near the border.

Usage Guide

Context: international relations, military, news

Tone: serious

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 武 (bu, military/martial) + 力 (ryoku, power/force). Literally 'martial power' — the strength of arms and military capability.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal