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力む (りきむ) — to strain (oneself) · Nihongo Circle
Dictionary
力む
りきむ
godan verb
transitive 他動詞
intransitive 自動詞
Meanings
1
to strain (oneself)
2
to bear down
3
to exert oneself
4
to put on a bold front
5
to make a show of strength
6
to swagger
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Kanji in this word
力
Power, Strength, Strong
2 strokes
More words with
力
威力
いりょく ·
power
N1
圧力
あつりょく ·
stress
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勢力
せいりょく ·
influence
N1
体力
たいりょく ·
physical strength
N1
弾力
だんりょく ·
elasticity
Full entry on Jisho
N1
労力
ろうりょく ·
labor
N1
浮力
ふりょく ·
buoyancy
N1
権力
けんりょく ·
(political) power
N1