力 power

Also: strength

On'yomi: リョク、リキ
Kun'yomi: ちから
Strokes: 2
JLPT: N4
Taught in: Primary school, year 1

Stroke order

1
2

力 is written in 2 strokes. Each panel adds the next one; the dot marks where the brush starts.

Remember it

A flexed arm with the elbow bent sharply and the muscle bulging — pure power.

A common word

力ちから power

Example sentences

力が強いですね。
ちからがつよいですね。
You're really strong, aren't you?
みんなで協力しましょう。
みんなできょうりょくしましょう。
Let's all cooperate.