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強制
kyōsei
compulsion
政府は新しい法案を強制する予定です。
The government plans to enforce the new bill.
Law
formal
The act of forcing or compelling someone to do something against their will, often through legal or authoritative means.
この法律は企業に環境規制を強制する。
This law compels companies to comply with environmental regulations.
In legal contexts, 強制 often refers to mandatory enforcement of laws or regulations.
general
To force someone to do something, often with the implication of coercion or pressure.
彼は友人に強制的に借金を返すように迫られた。
He was forced by his friend to repay the debt.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Legal vs. General Use
In legal contexts, 強制 refers to mandatory enforcement of laws, while in general use, it can imply coercion or pressure.
Gold Rule
Formal Context
In formal or legal contexts, 強制 is often used to describe mandatory enforcement of laws or regulations.
Word Origin
From 強 (kyō, 'strong, force') + 制 (sei, 'control, regulation').
Usage Notes
In legal contexts, 強制 is often used to describe mandatory enforcement of laws or regulations. In everyday language, it can imply coercion or pressure.
Word Breakdown
強
strong, force
root制
control, regulation
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