抑圧|よくあつyokuatsu[0]heiban (flat)
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Definitions
- noun, suru verb, transitive verbcheck; restraint; oppression; suppression
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 抑圧する（よくあつする） |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 抑圧します（よくあつします） |
| Negative (nai) | 抑圧しない（よくあつしない） |
| polite (masen) | 抑圧しません（よくあつしません） |
| classical zu / nu | 抑圧せず・抑圧せぬ（よくあつせず・よくあつせぬ） |
| Past (ta) | 抑圧した（よくあつした） |
| polite (mashita) | 抑圧しました（よくあつしました） |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 抑圧しなかった（よくあつしなかった） |
| polite (masen deshita) | 抑圧しませんでした（よくあつしませんでした） |
| Te form | 抑圧して（よくあつして） |
| Potential | 抑圧できる（よくあつできる） |
| Passive | 抑圧される（よくあつされる） |
| Causative | 抑圧させる（よくあつさせる） |
| Causative passive | 抑圧させられる（よくあつさせられる） |
| Conditional (ba) | 抑圧すれば（よくあつすれば） |
| tara | 抑圧したら（よくあつしたら） |
| Volitional | 抑圧しよう（よくあつしよう） |
| polite (mashou) | 抑圧しましょう（よくあつしましょう） |
| Imperative | 抑圧しろ（よくあつしろ） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym抑制よくせいNeutralControl or restraint of things like inflation or appetite; 「抑圧」 is stronger, implying force used against people's freedom or feelings.
- Synonym弾圧だんあつNeutralViolent suppression of speech or religion; close to 「抑圧」 but more forceful.
- Related抑止よくしWrittenWritten word for deterrence, as in 「核抑止」 or 「犯罪を抑止する」; 「抑圧」 is about forcibly crushing freedom.
- Related制限せいげんNeutralA limit set by rule or design; 「抑圧」 suggests oppression of people by power rather than a defined restriction.
- Related制約せいやくWrittenConstraint imposed by conditions; 「抑圧」 points to oppression by force or authority instead.
- Related制御せいぎょNeutralControl of machines or emotions; 「抑圧」 is about oppressing people's freedom by power.
- Related押さえ込むおさえこむNeutralTo pin down or shut out an opponent, or hold feelings down; 「抑圧」 stresses oppression of freedom and also covers suppressed emotion.
- Related封じるふうじるNeutralTo seal off or forbid an action; 「抑圧」 is broader oppression of freedom.
- Related拘束こうそくNeutralRestricting someone's freedom, whether by physically holding them or by rules; 「抑圧」 is oppression by those in power.
- Related鎮圧ちんあつWrittenWritten word for quelling a riot or revolt by force; 「抑圧」 covers suppression of freedom or feelings.
- Related制止せいしNeutralStopping someone's action on the spot; 「抑圧」 is the forcible suppression of freedom or emotion.
- Related強圧きょうあつWrittenCoercive pressure forcing someone against their will; 「抑圧」 centers on suppressing freedom.
- Related圧政あっせいWrittenTyrannical, despotic rule itself; 「抑圧」 names the act of suppression.
- Related圧殺あっさつWrittenCrushing to death, or stifling speech and opinion; 「抑圧」 is general suppression.
- Related束縛そくばくNeutralBinding or fettering someone, restricting their freedom; 「抑圧」 emphasizes oppression by power.
- Related牽制けんせいNeutralChecking or curbing an opponent's moves, as in strategy or sport; 「抑圧」 means crushing freedom outright.
- Related圧するあっするWrittenWritten word meaning to overwhelm or subdue by force; 「抑圧」 stresses oppression of freedom.
- Related圧伏あっぷくWrittenRare written word for subduing someone by force; 「抑圧」 is much more common.
- Related禁圧きんあつWrittenRare written word for banning and suppressing by authority; 「抑圧」 is the usual choice.
- Antonym解放かいほうNeutralLiberation; the direct opposite of 「抑圧」, which crushes freedom.
- Antonym自由じゆうNeutralFreedom; the opposite of 「抑圧」, oppression by power.
「抑圧」 is the word for crushing people's freedom with power or for repressed feelings, as in 「抑圧された感情」. To curb inflation or appetite, use 「抑制」; for violent crackdowns, 「弾圧」 or 「鎮圧」; for fetters, 「束縛」; for tyrannical rule, 「圧政」; for liberation, 「解放」.
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