JLPT N3 Intermediate
無理
Impossible, unreasonable, or pushing beyond one’s limits
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Other forms
ムリ often used for emphasis in casual contexts
1 Noun, Na-adjective
"Impossible" / "No way"
Denotes that a task or situation is logically unfeasible or physically impossible to execute.
Example
今 から 予約 する の は 無理 だ と 思い ます 。
I think it's impossible to make a reservation now.
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2 Noun, Na-adjective, Adverb (無理に), Suru Verb (無理する)
"Unreasonable" / "To overdo it"
Describes acting in a way that exceeds one’s natural limits or trying to force a result against reason.
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