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

今は原子力の是非について話をしているんだ。関係無い話を持ち出して頭を混乱させないでくれ。

We are talking about whether nuclear power is good or not right now. Don't try to confuse us with irrelevant facts.

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、原子力で稼働するトーフグロボットを作った。

Koichi made a nuclear-powered Tofugu robot to fight Godzilla.

Kanji Composition