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精力

せいりょく

N2energy · vitality

Examples

研究者は生涯の精力を古文書の解読に注いだ。

長い交渉で精力を使い果たし、帰宅するとすぐに休んだ。

Included kanji

Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 精力(せいりょく) means the physical and mental energy devoted to an activity.
  • Basic usage: Use it for a lifetime of effort put into research or energy exhausted by long negotiations.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Physical stamina and energy for activity
    • 体力 focuses on physical strength and endurance.
    • 精力 includes the mental and physical energy devoted to activities such as research or negotiations.

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