無理やり

むりやり
muriyari

by force, against one's will

AdverbJLPT N3

What does 無理やり mean?

無理やり is a Japanese adverb meaning “by force” or “against one's will” in English. It is written as 無理やり in kanji, むりやり in hiragana, and muriyari in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentences

無理やり薬を飲ませた。

I made him take the medicine against his will.

無理やりドアを開けた。

I forced the door open.

Words sharing kanji with 無理やり

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