強行する

• Reading: きょうこうする
• Romaji: kyoukou suru
• Kanji breakdown: 強 (kyō) — strong, force; 行 (kō) — go, carry out
• Pronunciation: /kjoː.koː.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To push through; to force through. To carry out something despite opposition or difficult conditions.

A suru-verb meaning to forcibly proceed with an action regardless of objections, obstacles, or unfavourable conditions. Often used in political contexts (forcing a vote), sports (playing through injury), and travel (proceeding despite bad weather). Carries a nuance of determination bordering on recklessness.

Examples

1. 反対意見を無視して計画を強行した。 They pushed the plan through, ignoring all objections.
2. 台風の中、試合を強行するのは危険だ。 It's dangerous to go ahead with the game in the middle of a typhoon.
3. 政府は法案の採決を強行する構えだ。 The government is poized to force through a vote on the bill.

Usage Guide

Context: politics, news, sports

Tone: forceful

Origin & History

Compound of 強 (strong, force) + 行 (go, carry out). Literally 'to forcefully carry out,' implying proceeding despite resistance.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal