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VocabJLPT N3

forcibly

Adverb

Definitions

1. forcibly
2. by force

This adverb means forcibly or against someone's will, describing an action done by compulsion or pressure. It is used when someone is made to do something despite resistance or without consent.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

On the way home, I forced the door shut.

Sentence 2

I'd rather not pressure our client into lowering their prices.

Sentence 3

When plans changed, I had to cram the whole trip into a day trip.

Sentence 4

I couldn't find my key, so I forced the window open.

Sentence 5

Wait, are we really just forcing a decision right now?!