回復力
kaifukuryoku
The English word "resilience" is translated into Japanese as 回復力 (kaifukuryoku).
回復力 is used to describe both physical recovery (like from an illness) and mental resilience. In psychological or professional contexts, the katakana loanword レジリエンス is frequently used instead of the kanji compound.
Meaning: mental ability (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kaifukuryoku
Did you know?
- Because 回復 is the same word used for 'HP recovery' in Japanese video games, 回復力 can sound like a gaming stat to younger generations.
- Japanese speakers may use the phrase 折れない心 (a heart that does not break) as a poetic equivalent to resilience, treating the mind like a flexible branch rather than a rigid stone.
- In Japan, the loanword レジリエンス is often associated specifically with modern 'disaster resilience' in urban planning and infrastructure, rather than just individual mental health.
Examples in context
- 先生になるためには、 努力 と 忍耐 が必要です。To become a teacher, effort and resilience are necessary.
- 失敗に対して 頑張る ことが、成長に繋がるんです。Persevering through failures leads to personal growth.
- 彼は 強い 人間で、どんな困難にも立ち向かいます。He is a strong individual and confronts any challenge.
- 彼は精神的な回復力が高い。Kare wa seishinteki na kaifukuryoku ga takai.He has high mental resilience.
- 困難を乗り越える回復力が必要です。Konnan o norikoeru kaifukuryoku ga hitsuyō desu.Mental resilience is necessary to overcome difficulties.
- 彼女は回復力がとても強い。Kanojo wa kaifukuryoku ga totemo tsuyoi.She has very strong mental resilience.
Example conversation
Misaki and Kenta are talking about overcoming a difficult project at work.
- 美咲 Misaki健太さんの回復力には本当に驚かされます。Kenta-san no kaifukuryoku ni wa hontō ni odorakasaremasu.I am really amazed by your resilience, Kenta.
- 健太 Kentaありがとうございます。でも、大変でしたよ。Arigatō gozaimasu. Demo, taihen deshita yo.Thank you. But it was very difficult.
- 美咲 Misakiすぐに前向きになれるのはすごいことです。Sugu ni maemuki ni nareru no wa sugoi koto desu.It's amazing how you can become positive again so quickly.
- 健太 Kenta美咲さんからの応援があったからです。Misaki-san kara no ōen ga atta kara desu.It's because I had your support, Misaki.
