逃げようとしたが無理だった
I tried to escape but it was impossible.
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If you make an unreasonable schedule, your body won't be able to handle it later.
んなこと言ったって、無理だよ。
Even if you say something like that, it is impossible.
考えてみれば、彼が怒るのも無理はない。
Thinking about it, it's no wonder he's angry.
大人でも難しいのだから、ましてや子供には無理だ。
It is difficult even for adults, let alone children.
彼は部下に無理な残業を強いている。
He is forcing his subordinates to work unreasonable overtime.
「君には無理だよ」なんて、ひどいご挨拶だね。
'It's impossible for you' - what a rude thing to say.
彼の経営計画は、無理な拡大がたたり、ついに破綻した
His business plan finally collapsed due to unreasonable expansion.
無理をすると病気になるよ。
If you overdo it, you'll get sick.
それ、どういう意味かっつうと、つまり無理ってことだよ。
If you ask what that means, well, it basically means it's impossible.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for things that are logically unreasonable or physically impossible to achieve.
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