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JLPT N36画 · 6 strokesradical 力grade 5freq #740

force, power, energy

On'yomi (音読み)

  • セイ
  • ゼイ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • いきおい

Mnemonic

As the western wind (西) blows with force (力), it creates a mighty energy that sweeps everything in its path.

About this kanji

The kanji 「勢」 primarily means force, power, or energy. It is often used as a noun, and you will commonly encounter it in words like 勢い (いきおい), which means force or momentum, and 勢力 (せいりょく), referring to influence or power. Another example is 勢賛 (せいさん), which means praise. This kanji conveys a sense of strength and vigor. A helpful note is that while it often refers to physical or social power, it can also describe the energy behind actions or movements. Understanding this kanji can help you appreciate the underlying force in various contexts.

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Example sentences

  • 彼の勢いはすごい。

    His momentum is amazing.

Meanings across languages

English
force, power, energy
Tiếng Việt
thế, sức mạnh, năng lực
日本語
勢, 力, 元気
한국어
힘, 파워, 에너지
中文
力量, 权力, 能量
id
kekuatan, daya, energi
th
แรง, พลัง, พลังงาน
es
fuerza, poder, energía
fr
force, pouvoir, énergie
de
Kraft, Macht, Energie
pt
força, poder, energia

Common compounds

  • 勢いいきおいforce, vigor, energy
  • 勢力せいりょくinfluence, power, force
  • 勢賛せいさんpraise, applause

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