Word details

圧倒

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 圧倒.

Dictionary

Entry

圧倒っとうNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #4947
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

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

pressure, push, overwhelm, oppress, dominate

5 strokesFrequency 718JLPT N2Grade 5

On

アツエンオウ

Kun

お.すへ.すおさ.えるお.さえる

overthrow, fall, collapse, drop, break down

10 strokesFrequency 791JLPT N2Grade 8

On

トウ

Kun

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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