Yokuatsu

JLPT N1

抑圧 (Yokuatsu) is a Japanese noun meaning “check, restraint, oppression, suppression”.

Meanings

  1. noun, suru verb, transitive verbcheck; restraint; oppression; suppression

Examples

  • The king imposed heavy taxes on the people.

  • The riot was suppressed without difficulty.

  • He stood for those who were oppressed.

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).

Kanji in 抑圧

represspressure

Related words

in the first placeto pushto keep within limits (e.g. spending)to pin downblood pressureoverwhelmingpressurepressuregaining total control (of people or counties)to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent)atmospheric pressurecontrol