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強引

ごういん

N2forceful · strained

Examples

彼は皆の反対を押し切って強引に計画を進めた。

その結論は前提が足りず、少し強引に感じる。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 強引 is read ごういん.
  • Basic usage: It is a na-adjective describing a forceful or strained approach that pushes ahead despite opposition or insufficient support.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Manner of an action
    • When modifying an action, as in 強引に計画を進める, it takes .
  • A strained judgment
    • 強引に感じる means that a conclusion or line of reasoning feels forced rather than natural.

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