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圧力
atsuryoku
Description
「圧力」は、物や人を強くおすときの力のことです。
"圧力" is the force applied when pressing strongly on objects or people.
物理の話でも使いますが、人に何かをさせようとする時にも「圧力をかける」と言います。
It is used in physics, but also when trying to make someone do something, we say "apply 圧力."
Meanings
圧力atsuryoku
pressure; physical force pressing on something
タイヤの空気の圧力を調べた。
I checked the air pressure in the tire.
圧力atsuryoku
pressure to make someone act; coercion
会社から強い圧力をかけられた。
The company put strong pressure on me.
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Notes
- Etymology
圧 (press) + 力 (force); literally the force of pressing.
- Nuance
圧力をかける covers both physical pressure and social/political coercion.
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