磁力

• Reading: じりょく
• Romaji: jiryoku
• Kanji breakdown: 磁 (ji) — magnet, magnetic; 力 (ryoku) — force, power
• Pronunciation: /dʑi.ɾʲo.kɯ/

Meaning

Magnetic force; magnetism. The force exerted by magnets or magnetic fields.

A physics noun describing the attractive or repulsive force between magnetic objects. Distinguished from 磁気 (jiki, magnetism as a phenomenon/property). Common collocations include 磁力線 (jiryokusen, lines of magnetic force), 磁力が強い/弱い (jiryoku ga tsuyoi/yowai, strong/weak magnetic force), and 磁力を利用する (jiryoku wo riyou suru, to utilise magnetic force). Used in discussions about physics, electronics, and medical equipment like MRI.

Examples

1. この磁石は磁力が非常に強い。 This magnet has a very strong magnetic force.
2. 磁力を利用した浮上式鉄道が実用化されている。 Maglev trains utilizing magnetic force have been put into practical use.
3. 磁力線の向きを実験で確認した。 I confirmed the direction of magnetic field lines through an experiment.

Usage Guide

Context: physics, technology, education

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 磁 (ji, magnet/magnetic) + 力 (ryoku, force/power). Literally 'magnetic force' — the physical force produced by magnetic fields.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal