- unreasonable; unnatural; unjustifiable
- impossible
- forcible; forced; compulsoryoften as 無理に
- excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
- to work too hard; to try too hard
- no way; not a chance; never; dream oncolloquialism
- irrationalmathematics
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
interjection (kandoushi)
nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
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- unreasonable; unnatural; unjustifiable
- impossible
- forcible; forced; compulsory
- excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
- to work too hard; to try too hard
- no way; not a chance; never; dream on
- irrational
This meaning indicates a situation or action that does not make sense or is not justifiable based on logic or reason.
This usage indicates something that cannot be accomplished or achieved, often due to limitations.
Here, it suggests something that is done against someone's will or is mandated in a way that lacks choice.
This meaning is used when referring to actions that go beyond what is reasonable or necessary, often leading to negative consequences.
This usage refers to the act of overexerting oneself, often in work or effort, which can lead to burnout or physical strain.
This phrase is often used to bluntly refuse or dismiss an idea or suggestion, indicating that it will not happen.
This meaning refers to actions or thoughts that lack logical reasoning or coherence, emphasizing unreasonableness in behavior.
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A normal person might spend a lifetime at it and still not succeed but faced with a determined Ren it was not greatly different from a normal cylinder lock.
It's still impossible with the naked eye. With binoculars you might be able to glimpse it....