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force in Japanese

force in Japanese is 力, フォース, 強制 — force means strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.

force in Japanese

noun
Pronounced: chikara
フォース
noun
Pronounced: fōsu
(humorous, or, science fiction, with the, often, capitalized) A metaphysical and ubiquitous power from the fictional Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. See usage note. [1977]
強制
noun
Pronounced: kyōsei
(uncountable) Power exerted against will or consent; compulsory power; violence; coercion.
勢力
noun
Pronounced: seiryoku
(countable) A group organized for the goal of attacking, controling, or constraining, especially one with a set command structure (in particular, a military or police group).
強いる
verb
Pronounced: shiiru

What does "force" mean?

  1. noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
    "The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby."
  2. noun In physics, a push or pull on an object, measured in newtons.
    "Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the earth."
  3. noun An organized group, especially military or police, with a command structure.
    "The peacekeeping force arrived within days."
  4. verb To make someone do something against their will, or to make something happen through effort or pressure.
    "They forced the door open when the key wouldn't work."

force in a sentence

  • The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby.
  • She spoke with such force that no one dared argue.
  • Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the earth.
  • The peacekeeping force arrived within days.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "force" in Japanese?

"force" in Japanese is 力, フォース, 強制. force means: Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.

How do you pronounce 力?

"force" in Japanese is 力, pronounced "chikara".

How do you use "force" in a sentence?

Example: "The force of the explosion shattered every window nearby." In Japanese, "force" is 力, フォース, 強制.

Are there other ways to say "force" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 5 translations listed for "force": 力, フォース, 強制, 勢力, 強いる.

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