威力

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 威力 is read as いりょく and can mean “power” or “potency”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show a tool’s cutting power and a remark’s strong effect in easing tension.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It denotes physical power or a potent effect and commonly appears in 威力がある and 威力を発揮する.