Meaning

Primary

Forcing

Alternatives

Compulsion, Compulsory

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

They have strong control over us. This means they never stop forcing us into compulsions or making all sorts of things compulsory.

強制 means making someone do something against their will, often through pressure, threats, or authority. It's used when someone is forced to sign a document under coercion, for example, or when someone is made to return to their country by force. 強制 means there's no choice in the matter.

Reading

きょうせい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

えー、でも、強制されて学んだ知識って、すぐ忘れちゃうじゃん?

Ah, but doesn’t knowledge you were forced to learn just get quickly forgotten?

もちろん全社員が社員旅行に参加することが望ましいけど、強制ではないですよ。

Of course all workers' participation in the company retreat is expected, but not mandatory.

母は、フグと私がこのアール・デコ様式の建物に引っ越すよう強制しました。

My mother forced Fugu and I to move into this historic art-deco property.

Kanji Composition