Meaning and Usage
"強引" (ごういん) describes actions or behavior that are forceful, pushy, or done without regard for others' opinions or feelings. It often carries a negative nuance, implying that someone is being overly assertive or coercive.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used to describe people who push their ideas or plans onto others without consensus, or sales tactics that are aggressive and unwelcome.
Collocations and Patterns
- 強引に + verb: to do something forcibly or pushily (e.g., 強引に話を進める - to push a conversation forward forcefully)
- 強引な + noun: describing a noun as forceful or pushy (e.g., 強引なセールス - pushy sales)
Register and Politeness
"強引" is neutral in formality but often used in everyday conversation or written language to criticize or describe someone's behavior. It is not a polite compliment.
Common Learner Pitfall
Learners sometimes confuse "強引" with simply "strong" or "powerful". However, "強引" specifically implies an excessive or unwelcome forcefulness, not just strength.