力

Power, Strength

ちから (chikara)

JLPT N5

Interesting Fact

Among Japan's many legendary monsters, "Shuten-dōji" stands out for his extraordinary strength. Feared by both villagers and warriors, the demon became one of the country's most famous villains. According to legend, even after being decapitated in his final battle, Shuten-dōji's severed head continued fighting.

Memory Trick

Determined to carry every grocery bag in one trip, you load them all onto a single arm. As it curves under the weight, it starts to look like 力, a symbol of the strength needed to carry it all.