English–Japanese
“forceful” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajigōin
Example
彼のやり方は強引です。kare no ya ri kata wa gō in de su
His approach is forceful.
How to say “forceful” in Japanese
“Forceful” in Japanese is 強引 (gōin).
Describes using strong pressure to move an action forward instead of relying on willing agreement.
Example sentences with 強引
彼は会議で強引に話を進めました。kare wa kai gi de gō in ni hanashi o susu me ma shi ta
He forcefully moved the discussion forward.
Tips for using 強引
- In English, forceful can sound positive, but 強引 (gōin) often suggests that someone ignores other people's wishes, so pushy may fit social situations better.