Vocab Info
N1 る-Verb
強いる
to force, to compel, to coerce
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単語の種類
一段動詞
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他の人に酒を強いてはいけません。
You must not force other people to drink alcohol. {to force, to compel, to coerce}
大国が小さな隣国に譲歩を強いている。
The major power is compelling the small neighboring country to make concessions. {to force, to compel, to coerce}
苦戦を強いられている選手の額には汗が浮かんでいる。
Sweat is beading on the forehead of the athlete who is being forced to struggle. {to force, to compel, to coerce}
寄付を求める時は募るのが正解であって、強いる事は間違っている。
When asking for donations, it is correct to solicit, forcing or compelling people is wrong. {to force, to compel, to coerce}
激しく抵抗する敵兵に服従を強いたところで、どうなるかは明らかです。
It is clear what will happen when you force obedience onto enemy soldiers who fiercely resist. {to force, to compel, to coerce}