接着力
setchakuryoku
Adhesion in Japanese is 接着力. If unsure, use 接着力 (setchakuryoku). Wiktionary also lists 附着力 (fuchakuryoku).
Meaning: ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 接着力 | setchakuryoku | |
| 附着力 | fuchakuryoku | [ɸɯ̟̊t͡ɕa̠kɯ̟ɾʲo̞kɯ̟] (narrow) |
Adhesion refers to the ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.
What does it mean word for word?
The word 接着力 consists of 接着 (adhesion/bonding) and 力 (power/strength/force), literally meaning adhesion strength.
Which one should you use?
接着力 is typically used when referring to the strength of a bond between two surfaces, such as glue or tape. In contrast, 附着力 often refers to the tendency of a substance to adhere or cling to a surface, like a coating or a liquid. You may also encounter the related term 粘着力, which is used specifically for the stickiness or tackiness of substances like tape or adhesives.
How do you pronounce it?
setchakuryoku
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the word 粘着 (nenchaku), used for stickiness, is also used as a slang term for 'stalking' or being overly clingy to a person.
- The character 着 (chaku) in 附着 means 'to wear' or 'to arrive', showing how the concept of 'attachment' is linked to things landing or being placed upon a surface.
- The character 接 in 接着力 is the same one used in 接続 (setsuzoku), which describes a digital connection or an internet link.
Examples in context
- この接着剤は素材の付着力が非常に強いです。This adhesive has a very strong adhesive force to materials.
- このテープは二つの物体を接着するのに使います。This tape is used for adhering two objects together.
- このステッカーがうまくページにくっつかない。This sticker doesn't stick well to the page.
- 雨で服が体に張り付いてしまった。The clothes stuck tightly to my body due to the rain.
- このテープは接着力が強いです。Kono teepu wa secchakuryoku ga tsuyoi desu.This tape has strong adhesion.
- 接着力が弱くなってしまいました。Secchakuryoku ga yowaku natte shimaimashita.The adhesion has become weak.
- 接着力の高い素材を探しています。Secchakuryoku no takai sozai o sagashite imasu.I am looking for a material with high adhesion.
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are fixing a broken toy together.
- 陽太 Yotaこのテープでいいかな？Kono tēpu de ii kana?I wonder if this tape is okay?
- 結衣 Yuiそれは接着力が足りないと思うよ。Sore wa setchaku-ryoku ga tarinai to omou yo.I think that doesn't have enough adhesion.
- 陽太 Yotaじゃあ、別のものを探そう。Jā, betsu no mono o sagasō.Then let's look for something else.
- 結衣 Yui強力な接着剤を使おうね。Kyōryoku na setchaku-zai o tsukaō ne.Let's use a strong adhesive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “adhesion” translations and entries 附着力, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
