実力

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 実力 is read じつりょく and means the actual ability or skill to accomplish something.
• Basic usage: It is used for demonstrating ability in a real event or considering whether someone can perform a difficult role.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Developing and demonstrating ability
  • 実力をつける means developing the ability to do something.
  • 実力を発揮する means demonstrating that ability in an actual situation.