無理
むり
JLPT N5 · vocab_adj_naMeaning
impossible, unreasonable, overdoing
Examples
一人でそれは無理です。
That's impossible for one person.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「無理」is an adjective meaning "impossible, unreasonable, overdoing." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「無理」is read as「むり」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「無理」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「無理」mean in Japanese?+
「無理」means "impossible, unreasonable, overdoing". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adj_na" category.
How do you read 「無理」?+
「無理」is read as「むり」.
Is 「無理」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「無理」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「無理」?+
一人でそれは無理です。 — That's impossible for one person.
Practice 「無理」 with spaced repetition