無理な要求

muri na yōkyū
unreasonable demand

彼は無理な要求をしてきた。

He made an unreasonable demand.


general

An unreasonable or excessive demand that is difficult or impossible to fulfill.

その会社は従業員に無理な要求をしすぎている。

The company is making too many unreasonable demands on its employees.

彼は無理な要求をするので、みんなが嫌がっている。

Everyone dislikes him because he makes unreasonable demands.

This phrase is commonly used to describe demands that are beyond what is reasonable or fair.

Related Phrases

無理を言うphrase
to ask for too much
無理を通すphrase
to insist on doing something unreasonable

Pro Tip

Usage in Business Contexts

In business settings, this phrase is often used to describe unrealistic expectations or demands from clients or superiors.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While this phrase is useful for expressing frustration, overusing it can make you seem negative or difficult to work with.

Word Origin

Composed of 無理 (muri, unreasonable) and 要求 (yōkyū, demand).

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in professional, social, or personal contexts to criticize or express frustration about unreasonable demands.

Word Breakdown

無理
unreasonable
root
+
な
adjectival suffix
suffix
+
要求
demand
root
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