Dictionary

えいきょうりょく
clout

Kanji in This Word

Kanji Meanings Readings
shadow; silhouette; phantom; shadow; silhouette; phantom エイかげ
echo; also N5116; sound; resound; ring; vibrate; echo; also N5116; sound; resound; ring; vibrate キョウひび
power; strong; strain; bear up; exert; power; strong; strain; bear up; exert リョクリキリイちから

Example Sentences

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Examples 1–10 out of 16.

If the Americans had had less influence on affairs, war might well have been avoided. Submit Correction
Their effect becomes more important every day, but they are not creative and cannot exercise value judgements. Submit Correction
The teacher has a great influence on his pupils. Submit Correction
Its potential influence cannot be overestimated. Submit Correction
The union has a dominant influence on the conservative party. Submit Correction
The union exerts a dominant influence on the conservative party. Submit Correction
His influence in the committee became weaker and weaker. Submit Correction
It has been demonstrated in various researches that the private sector has little influence over policy making. Submit Correction
The media has a lot of influence on the outcome of an election. Submit Correction
意見には強い影響力ある。
His ideas carry a lot of weight.
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