無理をすること

muri o suru koto
noun phrase★Intermediate— to push oneself too hard
informal

The act of forcing oneself beyond one's limits, often leading to physical or mental exhaustion

無理をすることでストレスがたまる

Pushing yourself too hard accumulates stress

無理をすることなく、無理をすることなく

Without pushing yourself too hard, without pushing yourself too hard

💡

This phrase emphasizes the negative consequences of overworking or overburdening oneself.

Related Phrases

無理をしないでphrase
Don't push yourself too hard

💡Pro Tip

Self-Care

This phrase is often used to remind someone to take care of themselves and avoid burnout.

⚡Gold Rule

Balance

Balance is key in life. Avoid pushing yourself to the point of exhaustion.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 無理 (muri, meaning 'impossible' or 'excessive') and すること (suru koto, meaning 'to do'), literally 'the act of doing something impossible'

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is often used to caution against overworking or pushing oneself beyond reasonable limits, highlighting the importance of self-care and balance.

Word Breakdown

無理
impossible, excessive
root
+
を
object marker
particle
+
する
to do
verb
+
こと
thing, act of
noun
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