戦力

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 戦力. Reading: せんりょく. Core meaning: fighting strength; valuable asset.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: 新人選手が予想以上の戦力になった / 物語の指揮官は敵軍の戦力を慎重に見積もった.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Combat strength and useful personnel
  • 戦力 can denote a force's combat capability or a player or worker who contributes materially to a team. The figurative use evaluates useful contribution; it does not literally make the person a military asset.