What does the kanji 力 mean?

The kanji 力 (chikara) means "power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert". It is a JLPT N4 character.

What kanji is "chikara"?

"chikara" is written with the kanji 力, meaning "power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) りょく (ryoku), りき (riki), kunyomi (native Japanese) ちから (chikara). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 力?

Write 力 ("power") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.