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Picture story for the kanji 力, meaning power

力 kanji: meaning “power”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N42 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
power
On'yomi
リョク、リキ、リイ
Kun'yomi
ちから

Picture story to remember 力

A strong arm bends and flexes a big muscle. The bent arm has the same shape as power.

How to write 力: stroke order

力 is written with 2 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 力

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Kanji that share parts with 力.