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圧力
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 圧力.
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Entry
1
Physics
pressure; stress
Examples
橋が圧力で落ちた。
The bridge crashed under the pressure.
2
pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
Examples
その計画は世論の圧力で中止になった。
The plan was given up under the pressure of public opinion.
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