| り | き | 
|---|---|
| 力 | 
| む | 
Godan verb, intransitive verb
- to strain (oneself), to bear down, to exert oneself, to try (too) hard, to draw one's body taut.
 - to put on a bold front, to make a show of strength, to swagger, to bluff, to boast.
 
Variations
| Pronunciation | Kanji | Kana | Is Common | |||||
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                            力む | りきむ | ✔ |