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strength; power

Noun

  1. 1

    strength; power

    The force of muscles with which a person or an animal moves or which makes something move.

    Korean definition: 사람이나 동물이 스스로 움직이거나 다른 사물을 움직이게 하는 근육 작용.

    • My older brother has strong arms, so he can lift any heavy object.

    • Assistant Manager Kim's grip is so strong that shaking hands with him hurts.

  2. 2

    help; strength; support

    A person or thing that is of help or that can be relied on.

    Korean definition: 도움이나 의지가 되는 것.

    • When I was sad, my teacher's words were a great source of strength.

    • I'll solve this problem on my own without anyone's help.

  3. 3

    ability; energy

    An ability or energy to enable a person to act, operate, perform, etc.

    Korean definition: 활동, 작용, 기능 등을 할 수 있게 하는 사람의 능력.

    • I raised three children with all my strength.

    • Children must be trained to have the ability to solve problems on their own.

  4. 4

    authority; force; power

    The authority or physical power to control an individual or a group and force him/her or it to follow.

    Korean definition: 개인이나 단체를 통제하고 억지로 따르게 하는 권력이나 폭력.

    • Lawmaker Kim threatened President Park by wielding his political power.

    • Grandpa Kim did not bow to the power of imperial Japan and carried on the independence movement to the end.