強引
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Base na-adjective form. Describes behavior that is forceful, assertive, or pushy. Use with 『な』 (na) before nouns, e.g., 『強引な人』 (gouin na hito, 'a pushy person').
Theme
During a study session at the library, User and their classmate Aya discuss group project dynamics and leadership styles.
強引
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forcible / assertive / pushy
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Think of someone being 'go-in' (強引 gouin sounds like 'go in') and pushy — they force their way in without asking! 'Go in' → 強引 (gouin, 'forcible / Pushy').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, being 『強引』 (gouin, 'forcible / Pushy') is often viewed negatively, as it goes against values of harmony and respect. It's used to describe aggressive behavior in social or business settings, where assertiveness might be seen as rude.
Forms
Base: 強引Base na-adjective form. Describes behavior that is forceful, assertive, or pushy. Use with 『な』 (na) before nouns, e.g., 『強引な人』 (gouin na hito, 'a pushy person').
Negative: 強引じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, 'not') to the base form → 『強引じゃない』 (gouin janai).
Past: 強引だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past marker) to the base form → 『強引だった』 (gouin datta).
Adverbial: 強引にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial marker) to the base form → 『強引に』 (gouin ni).
Comparative: より強引Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective, e.g., 『より強引な方法』 (yori gouin na houhou, 'a more pushy method').
Superlative: 一番強引Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + base adjective, e.g., 『一番強引な人』 (ichiban gouin na hito, 'the most pushy person').