English–Japanese
“forced” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikyōseiteki
Example
私は強制的に働かされました。watashi wa kyō sei teki ni hatara ka sa re ma shi ta
I was forced to work.
How to say “forced” in Japanese
“Forced” in Japanese is 強制的 (kyōseiteki).
Shows that an action or state results from outside force rather than spontaneous intention or emotion.
Example sentences with 強制的
彼女は強制的に意見を変えさせられました。kano jo wa kyō sei teki ni i ken o ka e sa se ra re ma shi ta
She was forced to change her opinion.
Tips for using 強制的
- English speakers often use forced with smile, laugh, or apology when an expression seems unnatural, not simply required.