This kanji is for force or power.

on readings:
  • ryoku
  • riki
kun readings:
  • chikara
links:
Wiktionary

examples:
bariki horsepower
danryoku elasticity
dōryoku moving force, electric power
furyoku wealth, resources
fūryoku force of wind
genshiryoku hatsudensho nuclear power plant
inryoku attraction, gravitation
jinrikisha rickshaw
muryoku powerless
nōryoku capacity, talent
rikishi sumo wrestler
suiryoku water power, hydraulic power
tairyoku physical strength
zenryoku all one's power, utmost efforts

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Last Alteration Performed: 4 March 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.