Meaning

Primary

Elasticity

Alternative

Flexibility

Word Type

noun

Explanation

If you want the power to stop a bullet you need to have just the right amount of elasticity. Bullets go right through rigid things, but if the material is strong and has the right amount of flexibility, the bullet will bounce right off!

Reading

だんりょく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

お肌の弾力が無くなってきているの。

The elasticity of my skin is disappearing.

Kanji Composition