重力
Gravity is the natural force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth or any other physical body having mass. In Japanese, it is composed of the characters for 'heavy' and 'power', referring to the force that gives weight to physical objects.
Examples
3 of 5地球の重力でリンゴが落ちます。
An apple falls because of Earth's gravity.
月は地球よりも重力が弱いです。
Gravity on the moon is weaker than on Earth.
宇宙では重力がないから、体が浮くんだよ。
In space, there's no gravity, so your body floats.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the Kanji: 重 (Heavy) + 力 (Power). Gravity is the 'Heavy Power' that keeps your feet on the ground.
Quick Quiz
宇宙に行くと、（ ）がなくなります。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 重力
Examples
地球の重力でリンゴが落ちます。
everydayAn apple falls because of Earth's gravity.
月は地球よりも重力が弱いです。
formalGravity on the moon is weaker than on Earth.
宇宙では重力がないから、体が浮くんだよ。
informalIn space, there's no gravity, so your body floats.
重力の法則について研究しています。
academicI am researching the laws of gravity.
重力に逆らうような新しいデザインを提案します。
businessI propose a new design that seems to defy gravity.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
重力の法則
the law of gravity
重力に負ける
to succumb to gravity (often used for sagging skin)
人工重力
artificial gravity
Often Confused With
Inryoku is the general force of attraction between any two masses, while Juryoku specifically refers to the downward pull on Earth.
Usage Notes
While commonly used in science, it is also used colloquially when discussing space or sports that involve jumping/falling.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use the adjective 'omoi' (heavy) when they should use the noun 'juryoku' (gravity) to describe the force itself.
Memory Tip
Think of the Kanji: 重 (Heavy) + 力 (Power). Gravity is the 'Heavy Power' that keeps your feet on the ground.
Word Origin
A Sino-Japanese compound combining 'jū' (heavy/weight) and 'ryoku' (power/force).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Gravity is a frequent theme in Japanese science fiction and anime, such as characters training in high-gravity environments.
Quick Quiz
宇宙に行くと、（ ）がなくなります。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 重力
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