強力

• Reading: きょうりょく
• Romaji: kyouryoku
• Kanji breakdown: 強 (kyou) — strong, powerful; 力 (ryoku) — power, strength
• Pronunciation: /kʲoː.ɾʲo.kɯ/

Meaning

Powerful; strong; mighty. Having great force or influence.

A na-adjective and noun describing something with great power or intensity. Note that while written identically to 協力 in romaji, the kanji and pronunciation differ: 強力 uses きょうりょく with 強 (strong). Common collocations include 強力な武器 (powerful weapon), 強力なリーダー (strong leader), and 強力に推進する (to promote powerfully).

Examples

1. 台風は強力な風をもたらした。 The typhoon brought powerful winds.
2. 強力な味方がいると心強い。 It's reassuring to have a strong ally.
3. 強力な洗剤で汚れを落とした。 I removed the stain with a heavy-duty detergent.

Usage Guide

Context: news, daily life, descriptions

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 強 (strong, powerful) and 力 (power, strength). Together they mean strong power — powerful.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal