WORD DETAIL
強制
きょうせい
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
強制, readきょうせい, is a noun that combines withするfor compelling an action or measure regardless of the affected person's wishes. - Basic usage: Use
参加を強制するfor compelling participation and強制移動for movement carried out by force.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Compulsion versus encouragement
強制is stronger than recommending a choice: it removes or overrides the person's freedom not to comply.
- Independent noun and compound
強制するdescribes the act of forcing, while in強制移動it labels the following measure as compulsory.

