圧倒
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 圧倒
1
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to crush; to defeat completely
Examples
彼は彼女の愛情の強さに圧倒された。
He was overwhelmed by the intensity of her love.
2
Usu. in the passive as 圧倒される
to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to impress; to fill with emotion
3
to intimidate; to frighten; to threaten
Kanji in this Word
圧
5 strokes
Frequency: 718
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
pressure
push
overwhelm
oppress
dominate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
アツ
エン
オウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.す
へ.す
おさ.える
お.さえる
倒
10 strokes
Frequency: 791
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
overthrow
fall
collapse
drop
break down
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たお.れる
-だお.れ
たお.す
さかさま
さかさ
さかしま
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