Yukimoji - Learn Japanese

VocabJLPT N1

forcibly

Adverb

Definitions

1. forcibly
2. by force

This adverb describes doing something by force or against someone's will. It implies that an action is carried out despite resistance or without proper consent, similar to "forcibly" or "by force" in English.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hey, you don't have to force a smile like that.

Sentence 2

Even though I was exhausted, I forced my eyes open and watched the movie to the end.

Sentence 3

That shop assistant is forcing a smile and it's actually kind of unsettling!

Sentence 4

When he told me not to worry about it, I forced myself to bury my feelings.

Sentence 5

He kept insisting it was a coincidence and forced the conversation to a close.