には無理があるThere is an unrealistic strain in
This construction gives a reasoned criticism that a proposed action, plan, interpretation, or standard is unrealistic under the stated conditions. Rather than focusing only on someone's lack of ability, it identifies a flaw or excessive demand in the proposal itself.
What the construction evaluates
The phrase immediately before には is the proposal or standard being assessed. Natural sentences usually also state the limiting conditions—such as too little time, insufficient staff, weak evidence, or an unreasonable requirement—so that the source of the strain is clear.
Plans and interpretations
Notice how each sentence supplies a concrete reason that the proposed plan or conclusion is not realistic.
スタッフが二人しかいない現状で、今週中に全店舗を調査するには無理がある。
With only two staff members, trying to inspect every store by the end of this week is unrealistic.
Analyzeこの証言だけを根拠にした説明には無理がある。
An explanation based only on this testimony is seriously strained.
Analyze発言の一部だけを取り上げて、全面的な賛成と解釈するには無理がある。
It is unreasonable to take only part of the statement and interpret it as complete agreement.
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現在の設備で生産量を三倍にするには無理がある。
Trying to triple production with the current equipment is unrealistic.
Analyze休憩を入れずに六時間作業するという日程には無理がある。
A schedule requiring six hours of work without a break is unreasonable.
Analyze一度の実験結果から、この薬が安全だと断定するには無理がある。
It is unreasonable to declare this drug safe on the basis of a single experiment.
Analyze初心者にも専門家と同じ精度を求める基準には無理がある。
A standard that demands the same accuracy from beginners as from experts is unrealistic.
Analyzeこの人数で会場全体の警備を担当するには無理がある。
With this number of people, taking responsibility for security throughout the venue is unrealistic.
Analyze過去十年の傾向をそのまま来年の予測に当てはめるには無理がある。
Simply applying the trends of the past ten years to next year's forecast is seriously flawed.
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