強引

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JLPT:N2
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1Forceful or pushy — describing behavior that pushes something through without regard for others' wishes or circumstances; often used critically of a person's manner.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

彼のやり方はあまりに強引で、周りが困っている。

His methods are so forceful that people around him are troubled.

強引に契約を迫られて断れなかった。

I was forcefully pressured into the contract and couldn't refuse.

上司は強引な性格で、部下の意見をあまり聞かない。

My boss has a pushy personality and doesn't listen much to his subordinates' opinions.

少し強引だったかもしれないが、締め切りには間に合った。

It may have been a bit forceful, but we made it in time for the deadline.