Force in Japanese
"force" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
力
chikara
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "force". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
army, force, troops, war, battle
Reading: gun
9 strokes · powerful
Where it comes from
Composed of vehicle and cover. Covered vehicle.
What it carries
Army, military, war. Represents fighting organization.
Related kanji for "force"
force
haku · powerful
Composed of advance and white. Advancing and pressing.
force
bou · powerful, dark
Composed of sun, together, and water. Sun and water violent.
take by force(also: rob, snatch away, dispossess)
datsu · powerful, wisdom
Composed of big, bird, and again. Taking big bird again.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for force?
The most common kanji for "force" is 軍, read as gun. It means army, force, troops. Related kanji: 迫 (force), 暴 (force), 奪 (take by force).
How many strokes does 軍 have?
軍 has 9 strokes.