重圧|じゅうあつjuuatsu[0]heiban (flat)
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Definitions
- nounstrong pressure; heavy pressure
Synonyms & antonyms
- SynonymプレッシャーCasualColloquial loanword for psychological pressure; the everyday default, as in 「プレッシャーに弱い」. 「重圧」 suggests a heavier, more oppressive weight.
- Synonym圧力あつりょくNeutralNeutral word for physical pressure or applying pressure, as in 「圧力をかける」. 「重圧」 is about a heavy psychological burden.
Use 「重圧」 for a heavy psychological weight, as in 「重圧に耐える」 or 「重圧から解放される」. For everyday psychological pressure pick 「プレッシャー」; for physical pressure or putting pressure on someone, 「圧力」.
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