鎮圧
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鎮圧
1
suppression (of a riot, revolt, etc.); repression; putting down; quelling
Examples
軍隊は暴動を簡単に鎮圧した。
The troops easily put down the rebellion.
Kanji in this Word
鎮
18 strokes
Frequency: 1617
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
tranquilize
ancient peace-preservation centers
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しず.める
しず.まる
おさえ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
しげ
じん
ちか
しん
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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