How to say 'Force' or 'Momentum' in Japanese | 勢い

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The Japanese word for Force or Momentum is 'Ikioi', written as 勢い in Japanese.'Force' or 'Momentum' in hiragana is いきおい.

word

勢い

Meaning

Force, Momentum

Reading

いきおい

ikioi

Kanji

勢Power, Force

Explanation

The Japanese noun '勢い (いきおい)' primarily refers to 'momentum' or 'force'. It describes the energy or power behind a movement, action, or trend. This word is often used to describe physical force, such as the force of water or wind, as well as abstract concepts like the momentum of a situation or the vigor of a person's actions. For example: The river flows with great force「川の勢いがすごい」(かわのいきおいがすごい). The team is gaining momentum「チームの勢いが増している」(チームのいきおいがふえている). It can also describe someone's enthusiasm or drive, as in: She works with great energy「彼女は勢いよく働く」(かのじょはいきおいよくはたらく).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2498

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 勢い

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

勢

Meaning

Power, Force

Hiragana in the Word 勢い

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

hiragana

い

Reading

Words Related to 勢い Through the Kanji 勢

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 勢 as well.

word

姿勢

Meaning

Posture

word

勢力

Meaning

Power, Influence

word

大勢

Meaning

Crowd

word

情勢

Meaning

Situation

word

勢

Meaning

Force, Group

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