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圧
On'yomi
アツ・エン・オウ
ATSU / EN / OU
Kun'yomi
お.す・へ.す・おさ.える・お.さえる
osu / hesu / osaeru / osaeru
pressure · push · overwhelm · oppress · dominate
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and cliff. Pressing down earth.
Symbolism
Pressure, intimidation, oppression. Represents domination by force.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Overwhelming presence
Component Breakdown
圧=
厂土
cliff + earth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 圧
Four-Character Compounds
泰山圧卵
たいざんあつらん
the strong overwhelming the weak; completing various things without difficulty; Mt. Tai crushes an egg
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 圧 mean in Japanese?
圧 means pressure, push, overwhelm, oppress, dominate.
How do you read 圧?
On'yomi: アツ、エン、オウ (ATSU, EN, OU). Kun'yomi: お.す、へ.す、おさ.える、お.さえる (osu, hesu, osaeru, osaeru).
How many strokes does 圧 have?
圧 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 圧 a good kanji for a tattoo?
圧 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pressure, push, overwhelm, oppress, dominate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.