“To force” in Japanese
Short answer
To force in Japanese is “強いる” (shiiru). Full meaning: to force, to compel, to coerce, to press, to impose.
Other ways to say “To force” in Japanese
強い
shii to force, to compel, to coerce, to press, to impose
強る
shiiru to force, to compel, to coerce, to press, to impose
しいん
shiin to force, to compel, to coerce, to press, to impose
強ひる
shiiru to force, to compel, to coerce, to press, to impose
しいる
shiiru to force, to compel, to coerce, to press, to impose
強いれる
shiireru to force, to compel, to coerce, to press, to impose
吹きかける
fukikakeru to blow upon, to breathe on, to spray; to pick (a fight), to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate, to overcharge
吹っ掛ける
fukkakeru to blow upon, to breathe on, to spray; to pick (a fight), to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate, to overcharge
余儀なくさせる
yoginakusaseru to compel, to force, to oblige
強
shii to force, to compel, to coerce, to press, to impose
強ん
shiin to force, to compel, to coerce, to press, to impose
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