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TOPIK 5noun

저력

jeoryeok

저력이 · 저력을

hidden strength, latent power, reserves of strength

Example

우리 팀은 마지막 경기에서 저력을 보여 줬어요.

Our team showed what it was really made of in the final game.

Word parts

저 bottom력 power

Literally 'bottom strength': power deep down that shows in tough times.

Good to know

Usually 저력을 보여 주다/발휘하다, often praising a team or nation that bounces back.