Can 無理矢理 be used with inanimate objects?


無理矢理 is translated as [forcibly; against one's
will](http://tangorin.com/general/%E7%84%A1%E7%90%86%E7%9F%A2%E7%90%86). Does
the following sentence mean that "I entered the room against my will" or "I
forced myself into the room"?

> 無理矢理に部屋に入った。

In case it means "I forced myself into the room", then 無理矢理 applied to the
room. "Room" is an inanimate object. Can 無理矢理 be used with inanimate objects?




無理矢理 means _forcibly_ and can be safely used with inanimate objects. In that
case you can just forget the translation "against one's will". See [examples
on ALC](http://eow.alc.co.jp/search?q=%E7%84%A1%E7%90%86%E3%82%84%E3%82%8A).

And why did you think "無理矢理 applied to the room"? This 無理矢理に modifies 入る
because it's a standalone adverb.




無理矢理 means _forcibly_ and can be safely used with inanimate objects. In that
case you can just forget the translation "against one's will". See [examples
on ALC](http://eow.alc.co.jp/search?q=%E7%84%A1%E7%90%86%E3%82%84%E3%82%8A).

And why did you think "無理矢理 applied to the room"? This 無理矢理に modifies 入る
because it's a standalone adverb.

