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無理を聞く
muri o kiku
to push oneself too hard
無理を聞いて病気になってしまった
I pushed myself too hard and got sick.
informal
To force oneself to do something beyond one's limits, often leading to exhaustion or health issues.
無理を聞いて勉強しすぎた
I pushed myself too hard studying.
無理を聞かないでください
Please don't push yourself too hard.
This phrase is often used to express concern for someone who is overworking or overstressing themselves.
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Cultural Context
In Japanese culture, this phrase reflects a strong emphasis on self-care and avoiding burnout, which is highly valued in both personal and professional settings.
Gold Rule
Usage in Advice
This phrase is often used when giving advice to someone who is working too hard or taking on too much responsibility.
Word Origin
Combination of 無理 (muri, meaning 'impossible' or 'excessive') and 聞く (kiku, meaning 'to listen' or 'to follow'). The phrase implies forcing oneself to do something beyond one's capacity.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to advise someone not to overwork or overstress themselves. It can also be used reflexively to express regret for having pushed oneself too hard.
Word Breakdown
無理
impossible or excessive
rootを
particle indicating the object
particle聞く
to listen or follow
verb和英辞典