(むり)

むり
noun
impossible, unreasonable
1. impossible, unreasonable
Beyond what is possible or reasonable.
それ無理(むり)だ。
That's impossible.
無理(むり)()わないで
Don't make unreasonable demands.
It's impossible to finish it today.
It's impossible to do it alone, so could you help me?
2. forcing, overdoing
Doing something beyond one's capacity.
無理(むり)しないでください
Please don't overdo it.
無理(むり)して()べなくていい
You don't have to force yourself to eat.
When you're not feeling well, don't push yourself and please rest.
When I was young I could push myself, but as I get older it takes time to recover.
As a result of pushing myself and staying up all night to meet the deadline, I got sick.

無理(むり) expresses impossibility, unreasonableness, or overexertion.

GRAMMATICAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Noun: 無理(むり)だ (it's impossible)
  • Na-adjective: 無理(むり)要求(ようきゅう) (unreasonable demand)
  • Verbal: 無理(むり)する (to push oneself too hard)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 無理(むり)しないで: don't overdo it
  • 無理(むり)()う: to make unreasonable demands
  • 無理(むり)がある: there are problems, it's unreasonable
  • 無理(むり)もない: it's understandable

COMPOUNDS:

  • 無理(むり)矢理(やり): forcibly, by force
  • 無理(むり)難題(なんだい): unreasonable demand

CONTRAST:

  • 無理(むり): impossible, forced ↔ 可能(かのう): possible
  • 無理(むり): unreasonable ↔ 当然(とうぜん): natural, reasonable

NOTE:
無理(むり)しないでね is a common expression of concern meaning "don't push yourself."

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