1.
by force; by brute strength; forcibly
Relying on physical strength or coercive power rather than reason, negotiation, or skill. Almost always used in the pattern 力ずくで (by force).
力ずくで扉を開けた。
He forced the door open.
力ずくで連れて行かれた。
I was taken away by force.
問題を力ずくで解決しようとしても、相手の反発を招くだけだ。
Even if you try to resolve problems by force, you will only provoke resistance from the other party.
Used almost exclusively in the pattern 力ずくで (by force, using brute strength). Contrasts with 話し合い (discussion) or 説得 (persuasion) as a means to an end.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 力ずくで: by force, forcibly
- 力ずくで連れて行く: to take someone by force
- 力ずくで押しつける: to force something on someone
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 強引に: forcibly, pushily — often implies social pressure rather than physical force
- 無理やり: by force, against one's will — more colloquial, focuses on the lack of consent