No. 1,638 in Japanese
無理
"Impossible" or "unreasonable."
In a sentence
この仕事を一人でやるのは無理です。
It's impossible to do this job alone.
In this sentence, '無理' ('impossible') emphasizes that performing the task alone is not feasible or realistic.
無理をしないで、少し休んでください。
Don't overdo it; please take a rest for a while.
Here, '無理' suggests overexertion or pushing oneself beyond reasonable limits.
その時間に行くのは少し無理があると思います。
I think going at that time is somewhat unreasonable.
In this usage, '無理' conveys an opinion that the action at that time is somewhat impractical or unfeasible.
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