電力

• Reading: でんりょく
• Romaji: denryoku
• Kanji breakdown: 電 (den) — electricity, lightning; 力 (ryoku) — power, force
• Pronunciation: /deɴ.ɾʲo.kɯ/

Meaning

Electric power; the rate at which electrical energy is generated or consumed.

A noun used in technical, industrial, and everyday contexts related to electricity supply and consumption. 電力 refers specifically to electrical power as a measurable quantity or resource. Common collocations include 電力会社 (electric power company) and 電力不足 (power shortage).

Examples

1. 夏はエアコンのせいで電力の消費が増える。 In summer, electricity consumption increases because of air conditioning.
2. 電力会社が料金を値上げすると発表した。 The power company announced it would raise rates.
3. この工場は大量の電力を使っている。 This factory uses a huge amount of electricity.

Usage Guide

Context: energy, industry, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 電 (electricity, lightning) and 力 (power, force). Together they literally mean the power of electricity.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal