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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
Details
Strokes5
Frequency#718
Radical土earth(3)
Old Form壓
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Component Breakdown
圧=
厂土
cliff + earth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and cliff. Pressing down earth.
Symbolism
Pressure, intimidation, oppression. Represents domination by force.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Overwhelming presence
Words & Expressions
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; the strong overwhelming the weak