強要

kyouyou

coercion

彼は私に強要してお金を借りた。

He coerced me into lending him money.

Law

formal

The act of forcing someone to do something against their will, often through threats or pressure.

契約の強要は法律で禁止されている。

Coercion in contracts is prohibited by law.

In legal contexts, 強要 refers to illegal coercion, often involving threats or intimidation.

Collocations

強要するto coerce強要罪coercion crime

coercion crime

In Japanese law, 強要 is a criminal offense under the Penal Code.

強要 is a serious legal matter in Japan, often involving penalties such as imprisonment.

Composed of 強 (kyou, meaning 'strong' or 'force') and 要 (you, meaning 'demand' or 'request').

While 強要 can be used in general contexts, it is most commonly associated with legal situations involving coercion or extortion.

強

strong, force

root

要

demand, request

root

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