無理
むり
muri
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 11 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

無理 (むり (muri)) means "Impossible". The reading is むり (muri). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Impossible

Also : Unreasonable · Unnatural

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Example Sentences

無理をしてはいけません。

むりをしてはいけません。

You must not overdo it.

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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