Translation guide
The English phrase 'force out' can mean to physically push something out, to compel someone to leave a position or place, or to produce something with effort. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for these meanings.
To cause something to come out by applying physical force, such as air, liquid, or an object from a container or body.
Literally 'push out'. Used for physically forcing something out of a confined space, like squeezing toothpaste or pushing a cork out.
Squeeze toothpaste out of the tube.
Means 'squeeze out' or 'wring out'. Often used for extracting liquid or the last bit of something from a container.
Squeeze out a lemon to make juice.
Literally 'spit out' or 'vomit out'. Used when forcing something out from the mouth or an opening, sometimes metaphorically.
He forced the water out of his mouth.
To make someone resign, quit, or be expelled from a job, organization, or location, often through pressure or coercion.
Means 'drive out' or 'expel'. Commonly used for forcing someone out of a room, house, or group.
He was forced out of the company.
Means 'force into resignation'. Used in formal or business contexts when someone is pressured to step down.
Literally 'shut out' or 'lock out'. Used when physically preventing someone from entering or forcing them to leave by locking doors.
To manage to say or utter something with difficulty, or to produce a result under pressure.
Means 'to say as if squeezing out'. Used when someone forces out words with great effort, often emotionally.
He forced out an apology.
Means 'to strain' or 'to muster'. Often used with voice or courage, like forcing out a scream or a final effort.
Means 'to wring out' or 'to contrive'. Used for forcing out an idea, money, or something through ingenuity or effort.
The president was forced out by the scandal.
He was forced out of the house (locked out).
She forced out a scream with her last strength.
He managed to force out the funds.