圧力
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 圧力
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.
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
力
2 strokes
Frequency: 62
JLPT N3
Grade 1
Meanings
power
strength
strong
strain
bear up
exert
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
リョク
リキ
リイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちから
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
じから
つとむ
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