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coercion, compulsion, forceful demand
The act of pressuring or forcing someone to do something against their will. A strong word implying unfair or unreasonable pressure.
謝罪を強要する。
Demand an apology.
自分の価値観を他人に強要してはいけない。
You should not force your values on others.
上司から残業を強要され、精神的に追い詰められた。
Having been forced by a boss to work overtime, the person was driven into a corner mentally.
USAGE:
Carries a negative connotation. The person being forced is typically the object marked with に, and the action being forced is marked with を (人に〜を強要する). In legal and workplace contexts, 強要 can describe behavior that constitutes harassment or even a criminal offense (強要罪).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 強要罪: crime of coercion (Criminal Code)
- 服従を強要する: to demand obedience
- 署名を強要する: to coerce a signature