English–Japanese

“force” in Japanese

Japanese

Also武力 (buryoku) · 強いる (shiiru)

Pronunciation

Romajikyōsei

Example

子どもへの強制はよくありません。ko do mo e no kyō sei wa yo ku a ri ma se n

Forcing children is not good.

Illustration for 強制 (force)

How to say “force” in Japanese

“Force” in Japanese is 強制 (kyōsei).

Describes compelling a person to do something instead of allowing a free choice.

Full entry for 強制: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 強制

自分の考えを相手に強制してはいけません。ji bun no kanga e o ai te ni kyō sei shi te wa i ke ma se n

You should not force your ideas on others.

Tips for using 強制

  • In everyday conversation, 強制 (kyōsei) often describes rules that leave no option to refuse, such as required participation, rather than a voluntary request or suggestion.

Other Japanese words for “force”

国は武力を使いません。kuni wa bu ryoku o tsuka i ma se n

The country does not use force.

その決定は住民に負担を強います。so no ket tei wa jū min ni fu tan o shi i ma su

The decision imposes a burden on the residents.

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