synonym Comparative
無理
VS
余儀なくされる
Differences Between "無理" and "余儀なくされる"
Option A
無理
Meaning
impossible, unreasonable, forced
Reading
むり (muri)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
こんな短い時間で終わらせるのは無理だ。
It's impossible to finish it in such a short time.
Option B
余儀なくされる
Meaning
to be forced to, to be compelled to, to have no choice but to
Reading
よぎなくされる (yoginaku sareru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
悪天候のため、飛行機は着陸を余儀なくされた。
Due to bad weather, the airplane was forced to land.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(impossible, unreasonable, forced)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 無理: Can be an adjective (na-adjective) meaning 'impossible' or 'unreasonable', or a noun meaning 'impossibility' or 'overdoing it'. Often used with する (to force oneself) or だ (it's impossible).
- 余儀なくされる: To be forced into a situation or action against one's will due to external circumstances. (外部の状況によって、自分の意思に反してある行動や状態を強いられること。)
- 無理: Can be an adjective (na-adjective) meaning 'impossible' or 'unreasonable', or a noun meaning 'impossibility' or 'overdoing it'. Often used with する (to force oneself) or だ (it's impossible).
- 余儀なくされる: To be forced into a situation or action against one's will due to external circumstances. (外部の状況によって、自分の意思に反してある行動や状態を強いられること。)
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