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力を付ける 【ちからをつける】

  1. [exp,v1] to build up one's strength; to get stronger
  2. [exp,v1] to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
力 Power, Strength, Strong, Strain, Bear Up, Exert リョク, リキ, リイ ちから 1
付 Adhere, Attach, Refer To, Append フ つ.ける, -つ.ける, -づ.ける, つ.け, つ.け-, -つ.け, -づ.け, -づけ, つ.く, -づ.く, つ.き, -つ.き, -つき, -づ.き, -づき 4