無理
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Base na-adjective form. Describes something that is not feasible, excessive, or beyond one's capacity. Often used with 『です』 (desu) or 『な』 (na) in sentences.
Theme
User and their friend Mika are discussing weekend plans, but Mika feels overwhelmed by a busy schedule.
無理
むり
unreasonable, impossible
Core Language Building BlocksCore Adjectives
Memory Hook
Think of 'muri' sounding like 'moo-ree'—a cow trying to do something unreasonable, like jumping over the moon. 'Moo-ree' → 無理 (muri, 'unreasonable, impossible').
Cultural Note
『無理』 (muri) is commonly used in phrases like 『無理しないで』 (muri shinaide, 'Don't overdo it') to show concern for others' well-being, reflecting the cultural value of avoiding excessive strain in work or social situations.
Forms
Base: 無理Base na-adjective form. Describes something that is not feasible, excessive, or beyond one's capacity. Often used with 『です』 (desu) or 『な』 (na) in sentences.
Negative: 無理じゃないAdd 『じゃない』 (janai, negative) → 『無理じゃない』 (muri janai). Can also use 『ではない』 (dewa nai) for formal speech.
Past: 無理だったAdd 『だった』 (datta, past) → 『無理だった』 (muri datta). Used to describe past situations.
Adverbial: 無理にAdd 『に』 (ni, adverbial) → 『無理に』 (muri ni). Modifies verbs to indicate doing something by force or beyond limits.
Comparative: より無理Comparative formed with modifier 『より』 (yori, 'more than') + base adjective.
Superlative: 一番無理Superlative formed with 『一番』 (ichiban, 'number one / Most') + adjective.