強行(きょうこう)

きょうこう
noun, verb (suru)
forcing through, pushing ahead despite opposition
1. forcing through, pushing ahead
Carrying out an action by force or despite opposition, obstacles, or unfavorable conditions. Often implies disregarding objections or risks.
計画(けいかく)を強行(きょうこう)した。
They forced the plan through.
反対(はんたい)を押(お)し切(き)って工事(こうじ)を強行(きょうこう)した。
They pushed ahead with the construction despite opposition.
悪天候(あくてんこう)の中(なか)で試合(しあい)を強行(きょうこう)するのは危険(きけん)だという声(こえ)が上(あ)がった。
Voices were raised saying it was dangerous to force the game to go ahead in bad weather.

USAGE:
Carries a negative nuance in many contexts, suggesting recklessness or disregard for others' opinions. Common in news reporting about political decisions, construction projects, or events held despite opposition.

Do not confuse with the homophone 強硬(きょうこう) (hard-line, uncompromising), which describes an attitude or stance rather than an action.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 強行(きょうこう)採決(さいけつ): forced vote, ramming a vote through
  • 強行(きょうこう)突破(とっぱ): forcing one's way through
  • 強行(きょうこう)軍(ぐん): forced march
  • 強行(きょうこう)する: to force through, to carry out by force
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