Word
全力
Meaning in Englishall one's power, whole energy
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Word context
What it means
全力 refers to putting maximum effort or energy into a task, using all of one’s strength to achieve a result.
Main meanings
- Maximum effort as a noun: the state of applying all available power to a task
- All-out manner: as an adverbial modifier in phrases like 全力で to indicate doing something with full force
- Collocations with 尽くす: 全力を尽くす to do one’s utmost
How to use it
Used in both casual and formal contexts to express taking on a challenge with complete commitment; common in sports commentary, motivational speech, business aims, and exams; attaches with particles like で and を particularly in phrases 全力で and 全力を尽くす; conveys intensity without overstating risk.
Variants and close terms
- 一生懸命 (isshōkenmei) — maximal effort
- 全力で (zenryoku de) — with full power
- 全力を尽くす (zenryoku o tsukusu) — do one’s utmost
- 手を抜く (te o nuku) — to slack off (antonym)
Composition
- 全 — all, entire; on'yomi zen
- 力 — power, strength; on'yomi ryoku
Word class
Noun (名詞)
Related words by kanji and components
N2
電力
denryoku
electric power
N3
実力
jitsuryoku
real ability, true strength
N3
全て
subete
all, everything, entirely
N3
完全
kanzen
perfect, complete, total
N3
協力
kyouryoku
cooperation, collaboration
N3
強力
kyouryoku
powerful, strong
N3
魅力
miryoku
charm, attraction, appeal
N3
全
zen
all, whole, entire
N3
全員
zenin
all members, everyone