🙅‍♀️ Japanese Slang: 無理（むり / Muri）

🧠 Meaning

Literally means “impossible,” but in slang, it’s often used to express emotional overwhelm, strong dislike, or rejection.

It can mean “No way,” “I can’t deal,” or even “That’s too much.”

🇬🇧 English Equivalent

"I can't" / "No way" / "That’s too much" / "Ugh, I’m done"

📝 Example Sentences

あの虫、無理すぎる！

Ano mushi, muri sugiru!

That bug is way too much for me! (I seriously can’t handle it!)

もう無理、今日何もしたくない。

Mou muri, kyou nanimo shitakunai.

I can’t anymore, I don’t want to do anything today.

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