ゆうりょく
Meanings
Adjective (な)
Noun
1. influential; prominent
2. strong; likely; plausible; potent
Kanji used
be in possession
power
Pitch accent
うりょく
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Composed of
existence; possession; having; limited company
strength; power; proficiency; ability
Used in vocabulary (8 in total)
influential person; man of importance
strongest (candidate); likeliest (winner); top (suspect)
major contender; strong (leading) candidate; front runner
regarding as very likely (to win, succeed, etc.)
influential quarters
influential newspaper; leading newspaper
leading newspaper; prestigious newspaper
popular theory; widely-accepted theory
Examples (6 in total)
China is a leading exporter of arms.
He was the strongest candidate for the position.
He has powerful connections in the publishing industry.