無理をすること

muri o suru koto

What does "無理をすること" mean in English?

to push oneself too hard

無理をすることで体調を崩してしまった

I overworked myself and ruined my health

How to use "無理をすること" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

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.

Collocations

無理をすることでby pushing oneself too hard無理をすることなくwithout pushing oneself too hard

Don't push yourself too hard

無理をするなphrase

Don't overdo it

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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