押しつぶす
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 押しつぶす
1
to crush; to squash; to flatten
Examples
天井が落ちれば、彼は押しつぶされるだろう。
If the ceiling fell, he would be crushed.
2
to quash (a plan, opposition, etc.); to crush; to suppress
Kanji in this Word
押
8 strokes
Frequency: 789
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
push
stop
check
subdue
attach
seize
weight
shove
press
seal
do in spite of
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.す
お.し-
お.っ-
お.さえる
おさ.える
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おし
おす
おや
潰
15 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
crush
smash
break
dissipate
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カイ
エ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つぶ.す
つぶ.れる
つい.える
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
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