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有力

Reading

Kana: ゆうりょく
Romaji: yuuryoku
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Definitions

1

influential; prominent

See also: 有力者
2

strong; likely; plausible; potent

See also: 有力候補

Kanji

Readings: ユウ、 ウ、 あ.る
Meanings: possess, have, exist, happen, occur, approx
Readings: リョク、 リキ、 リイ、 ちから
Meanings: power, strength, strong, strain, bear up, exert

Example Sentences

(かれ)政界(せいかい)有力者(ゆうりょくしゃ)だ。
➥He is an influence in politics.
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(かれ)出版(しゅっぱん)業界(ぎょうかい)有力(ゆうりょく)なコネがある。
➥He has powerful connections in the publishing industry.
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(かれ)(とお)して(わたし)(まち)有力者(ゆうりょくしゃ)()()いになった。
➥Through him I got acquainted with the big names of the town.
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中国(ちゅうごく)武器(ぶき)有力(ゆうりょく)輸出国(ゆしゅつこく)だ。
➥China is a leading exporter of arms.
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(かれ)はその(しょく)(もっと)有力(ゆうりょく)候補者(こうほしゃ)だった。
➥He was the strongest candidate for the position.
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コカ・コーラは清涼飲料水(せいりょういんりょうすい)ではいつも(さい)有力(ゆうりょく)会社(かいしゃ)だ。
➥Coke has always been the top dog when it comes to soft drinks.
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