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強いる

Reading

Kana: しいる
Romaji: shiiru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

v1
vt
1

to force; to compel; to coerce

Kanji

Readings: キョウ、 ゴウ、 つよ.い、 つよ.まる、 つよ.める、 し.いる、 こわ.い
Meaning: strong

Example Sentences

(かれ)らは我々(われわれ)服従(ふくじゅう)()いた。
➥They enforced obedience upon us.
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年金(ねんきん)生活者(せいかつしゃ)(きび)しい生活(せいかつ)()いられているのは事実(じじつ)だ。
➥It is the case that those who live on a pension are forced to lead a hard life.
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守備隊(しゅびたい)降伏(ごうぶく)()いられた。
➥The garrison was forced to surrender.
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学問(がくもん)()いられるべきではない。学問(がくもん)奨励(しょうれい)されるべきだ。
➥Learning should not be forced. Learning should be encouraged.
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