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警察力 (けいさつりょく), 部隊 (ぶたい)
a group of trained and organized people such as the police, soldiers, etc.
Example
The police force worked tirelessly to maintain law and order during the city-wide protests.
The special operations force was deployed to handle the high-risk mission and secure the hostages.
The fire department force demonstrated incredible bravery and teamwork while extinguishing the massive blaze.
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暴力(ぼうりょく), 力(ちから)
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
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力 (ちから), フォース
a physical power, strength, or energy that allows an object to change its motion or position
Example
The strong wind exerted a powerful force against the windows.
Gravity is a fundamental force that keeps objects anchored to the Earth.
The police used minimal force to restrain the suspect.
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力, 影響力
a powerful effect or influence
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力 (ちから), フォース
(physics) an effect that causes a body to move or change direction
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部隊, 軍団
group of people willing to obey orders
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力, 強さ
one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority
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force (フォース) , フォースアウト
a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base
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効力(こうりょく), 法的効力(はってきこうりょく)
(of a law) having legal validity
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力(ちから), 部隊(ぶたい)
a group of people having the power of effective action
to force
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強要する, 無理やりさせる
to make someone behave a certain way or do a particular action, even if they do not want to
Ditransitive: to force sb to do sth
Example
The authoritarian government often forces citizens to conform to its ideologies.
Yesterday, he reluctantly forced himself to attend the mandatory training session.
The invaders forced the captured soldiers to reveal classified information.
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強制する (きょうせいする), 押し開ける (おしあける)
to exert pressure or strength to achieve a particular outcome, often against opposition or resistance
Complex Transitive: to force sth [adj]
Example
He forced the door open with all his strength after it got stuck.
She forced the stubborn jar lid open by tapping it with a spoon and applying downward pressure.
The athlete forced the heavy weights overhead, determined to complete the lift despite the strain.
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押し込む, 押しつける
to squeeze or push something into a tight or confined space
Transitive: to force sth somewhere
Example
He had to force the large box into the already packed storage closet.
The carpenter used a mallet to force the wooden peg into the tight joint.
The mechanic had to force the wrench into the narrow space to reach the bolt.
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強いる, 押し付ける
to pressure someone to do something against their will or better judgment
Ditransitive: to force sb into an action or decision
Example
She felt pressured by her peers to smoke cigarettes, but she refused to let them force her into it.
He felt his parents were trying to force him into a career path he had no interest in pursuing.
The scam artist forced elderly individuals into giving up their life savings through deceitful schemes.
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強いる (Shiiru), 押し進める (Oshisusumeru)
to exert effort to accomplish a particular outcome or result
Transitive: to force an outcome
Example
The negotiator forced a compromise between the two parties.
The manager forced changes in the company's policies to improve employee satisfaction.
The activists forced legislative reforms by raising awareness and mobilizing public support for their cause.
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強制する, 無理やり奪う
take by force
Transitive: to force a point of entry