Translation guide
To force or urge someone to do something, often by internal motivation or external pressure.
Expressing that someone is made to do something, often against their will or by strong necessity.
Expressing a strong internal push or motivation to do something.
強いる implies forcing someone against their will, while 促す is more about urging or prompting, often with a softer touch. Use 強いる for compulsion and 促す for encouragement.
The boss impelled (forced) overtime.
A formal pattern meaning 'have no choice but to do', expressing being impelled by circumstances.
The situation impelled him to make a decision.
To force or compel someone to do something, often with a nuance of imposing an obligation.
He impelled me to work overtime.
To spur or drive someone to action, often by an inner urge or external pressure.
Curiosity impelled him to adventure.
To urge or prompt someone to take action, often gently or by suggestion.
His words impelled me to act.
To drive or spur someone, often by a strong emotion or desire.
Passion impelled him to success.
A pattern meaning 'cannot help but do', expressing an irresistible urge.
Hearing his story, I was impelled to laugh.
先生が質問を促した。
The teacher impelled (urged) questions.