Japanese

をする

むりをする
Meaning: to overwork oneself; to push oneself too hard
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 無理をする 無理をしない
Polite 無理をします 無理をしません
Past 無理をした 無理をしなかった
Polite + Past 無理をしました 無理をしませんでした
Te-form 無理をして 無理をしなくて
Potential 無理をできる 無理をできない
Passive 無理をされる 無理をされない
Causative 無理をさせる 無理をさせない
Imperative 無理をしろ 無理をするな

Handwriting

無
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Example

When you're not feeling well, please don't overdo it and rest.

Usage Notes

Commonly used to advise against straining one's health or limits.

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