無理強い

muri-oshii
nounIntermediate
informal

The act of compelling someone to do something they do not want to do, often against their will or better judgment.

彼は無理強いして彼女に結婚を迫った

He forced her to marry him against her will.

無理強いするなよ

Don't force me.

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This phrase is often used to describe coercion or pressure in personal or social situations.

Collocations

無理強いするto force someone無理強いされるto be forced

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Related Phrases

無理やりphrase
by force, forcibly

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used in conversations to express disapproval of someone forcing another person to do something.

Gold Rule

Negative Connotation

This phrase generally has a negative connotation and is used to criticize coercive behavior.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '無理' (unreasonable, impossible) and '強い' (to force), literally meaning 'forcing the impossible.'

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in everyday Japanese to describe situations where someone is pressured or coerced into doing something they do not want to do. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it often carries a negative connotation.

Word Breakdown

無理
unreasonable, impossible
root
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強い
to force
root
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