Meaning

Primary

Nuclear Power

Alternatives

Nuclear Energy, Atomic Power, Atomic Energy

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The power of the atom (原子) is nuclear power.

Reading

げんしりょく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

私は原子力の利用には反対です。

I am against the use of nuclear energy.

私の父は、以前は原子力発電所で仕事をしていました。

My dad used to work at a nuclear power plant.

コウイチはゴジラと戦うために、原子力で動くワニカニロボットを作った。

Koichi built a nuclear-powered WaniKani robot to fight Godzilla.

Kanji Composition