腕ずく
udezuku
The English phrase "brute force" can be translated into Japanese as 腕ずく (udezuku).
腕ずく is used to describe a method of accomplishing something through physical, bodily strength. Unlike the English term, which can sometimes refer to computer science algorithms, the Japanese usage is specifically focused on physical power.
Meaning: method of accomplishing something (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 腕ずく focuses on physical strength, the informal terms ゴリ押し and 力づく are also used to express the concept of brute force.
How do you pronounce it?
udezuku
Did you know?
- The informal term ゴリ押し (gorioshi) is derived from the word 'gorilla'. It is often used to describe forcing an opinion or a product on someone through sheer persistence.
- While 腕ずく refers to physical strength, the word 腕 (ude) is also used to describe a person's professional skill or technical expertise. This means the same root word can refer to both raw muscle and refined mastery.
- While the English 'brute force' is a common term in cybersecurity, a Japanese programmer would likely use the English loanword 'brute force' written as ブルートフォース rather than 腕ずく.
Examples in context
- 力ずくで問題を解決した。I solved the problem by using brute force.
- ゴリ押しで最後の一点を取った！I got the final point by using brute force!
- 力づくでドアを開けようとしたが、うまくいかなかった。I tried to open the door by using brute force, but it didn't work.
- 腕ずくで解決するのは良くない。Udezuku de kaiketsu suru no wa yokunai.It is not good to solve things by brute force.
- 腕ずくだけでは通用しない。Udezuku dake de wa tsuuyou shinai.Brute force alone won't work.
- 彼は腕ずくで扉を開けた。Kare wa udezuku de tobira o aketa.He opened the door using brute force.
Example conversation
Two friends are trying to move a heavy piece of furniture.
- 蓮 Ren腕ずくで運ぶのは無理だよ。udezuku de hakobu no wa muri dayo.It's impossible to move this by brute force.
- 結衣 Yuiじゃあ、どうすればいいかな？jaa, dou sureba ii kana?Then, what should we do?
- 蓮 Ren台車を使おうよ。daisha o tsukaou yo.Let's use a dolly.
- 結衣 Yuiそうだね。そのほうがいい。sou da ne. sono hou ga ii.You're right. That would be better.
