圧力を受ける

The grammar for this phrase is quite simple.

You are the subject receiving the action here.

Use the particle から to say who pressures you.

For example, you can say 上司から圧力を受ける.

This means "receiving pressure from the boss."

It sounds more serious than just feeling stressed.

It implies a specific source is pushing you hard.

You can use it in the past tense too.

Just change it to 圧力を受けた for past events.

Use it in professional settings very often.

Companies feel pressure from the government or rivals.

Employees feel pressure from their managers or teams.

You can also use it for family situations.

Maybe your parents want you to get married.

It works for political or social contexts too.

Use it when the "push" feels official or heavy.

It is perfect for describing a lack of freedom.

Do not use this for physical objects.

If a heavy box is on you, don't use this.

Avoid it for light, friendly encouragement from friends.

If a friend says "you can do it," that's not 圧力.

Also, do not use it for internal anxiety.

If you are just nervous, use 緊張する instead.

圧力 always implies an outside force is acting.

It is not a feeling you create yourself.

Japan values harmony and the "group" very highly.

This sometimes creates a lot of "peer pressure."

There is even a term called 同調圧力 (peer pressure).

It means the pressure to be the same as others.

People often feel this without anyone saying a word.

It is the "invisible hand" of Japanese society.

Understanding this helps you navigate social life there.

Sometimes, "reading the air" is just managing this pressure.

You might hear プレッシャーを感じる for mental stress.

That one is more about your internal feeling.

圧力をかける means you are the one pushing others.

Don't be that person unless you really have to!

圧力がかかる is used when the situation itself is tense.

重圧 (juuatsu) is a "heavy pressure" for extreme cases.

Use 重圧 when the pressure feels like a mountain.