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無理を通す
muri o tōsu
to push through despite difficulty
彼は無理を通して仕事を続けた。
He pushed through and continued working despite the difficulty.
informal
To insist on doing something despite it being difficult, unreasonable, or against one's better judgment.
無理を通してでも目標を達成したい。
I want to achieve the goal, no matter how difficult it is.
無理を通すと体に悪影響が出るかもしれない。
Pushing through might have bad effects on your body.
This phrase is often used to describe someone who is stubbornly persistent, sometimes to their own detriment.
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
This phrase is often used to describe someone who is being stubborn or overly persistent, sometimes to their own detriment.
Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
While the literal meaning involves passing through something difficult, the figurative meaning is about insisting on something despite obstacles.
Word Origin
Composed of 無理 (muri, meaning 'unreasonable' or 'difficult') and 通す (tōsu, meaning 'to pass through' or 'to insist on').
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in contexts where someone is being overly persistent or stubborn, sometimes to the point of being unreasonable.
Word Breakdown
無理
unreasonable or difficult
rootを
particle indicating the object
particle通す
to pass through or insist on
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