Word Meaning 力む

りきむ rikimu

力む is read as りきむ (rikimu) and means to put on a bold front.

Meaning

English

  1. to put on a bold front
  2. to make a show of strength
  3. to swagger
  4. to bluff
  5. to boast
  6. to strain (oneself)
  7. to bear down
  8. to exert oneself

Reading

Kana

りきむ

Romaji

rikimu

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 5 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N4 Jōyō Grade 1 Kanken 10級 Rank 7403 Priority B

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

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力作

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力学

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力試し

ちからだめし

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力仕事

ちからしごと

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力水

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力走

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力士

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力添え

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help