A1 noun Neutral #2,719 most common

圧力

atsuryoku /atsuɾʲokɯ/

Atsuryoku refers to the physical force exerted per unit area, such as atmospheric or water pressure. It is also frequently used metaphorically to describe social, psychological, or political influence and coercion applied to someone.

Examples

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1

タイヤの圧力を確認してください。

Please check the tire pressure.

2

政府は他国に外交的圧力を加えた。

The government applied diplomatic pressure to other countries.

3

テストの前は、親からの圧力を感じるよ。

I feel pressure from my parents before a test.

Word Family

Noun
圧力
Verb
圧する
Adverb
圧倒的に
Adjective
圧倒的
Related
圧迫
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Memory Tip

The first kanji 圧 (atsu) looks like a cliff with something pressing down under it. Combined with 力 (chikara - power), it represents 'Push Power'.

Quick Quiz

上司から___をかけられて、仕事を早く終わらせた。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 圧力

Examples

1

タイヤの圧力を確認してください。

everyday

Please check the tire pressure.

2

政府は他国に外交的圧力を加えた。

formal

The government applied diplomatic pressure to other countries.

3

テストの前は、親からの圧力を感じるよ。

informal

I feel pressure from my parents before a test.

4

液体の中では、深くなるほど圧力が高くなる。

academic

In a liquid, the deeper you go, the higher the pressure becomes.

5

取引先から値下げの圧力を受けている。

business

We are receiving pressure from our clients to lower prices.

Word Family

Noun
圧力
Verb
圧する
Adverb
圧倒的に
Adjective
圧倒的
Related
圧迫

Common Collocations

圧力をかける to apply pressure
圧力を受ける to be under pressure
圧力に屈する to succumb to pressure
圧力鍋 pressure cooker
大気圧 atmospheric pressure

Common Phrases

同調圧力

peer pressure / pressure to conform

圧力団体

pressure group / lobby

圧力に負ける

to give in to pressure

Often Confused With

圧力 vs 重圧

圧力 vs プレッシャー

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Usage Notes

Use 'atsuryoku o kakeru' when you are the one influencing someone, and 'atsuryoku o ukeru' when you are the one being influenced. In science, it is used for gas and liquid states.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'atsuryoku' when they mean 'pushing' a physical button. For buttons, use the verb 'osu' instead.

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Memory Tip

The first kanji 圧 (atsu) looks like a cliff with something pressing down under it. Combined with 力 (chikara - power), it represents 'Push Power'.

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Word Origin

A Sino-Japanese compound (Kanjigo) where 'atsu' (圧) means to suppress or press, and 'ryoku' (力) means force or strength.

Grammar Patterns

Used as a noun followed by particles like 'ga', 'o', or 'ni'. Commonly forms compound nouns like 'suiaitsu' (water pressure) or 'kiaiatsu' (air pressure).
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Cultural Context

The term 'Dōchō Atsuryoku' (conformity pressure) is a common topic in Japanese social commentary regarding the tendency to prioritize group harmony over individual opinion.

Quick Quiz

上司から___をかけられて、仕事を早く終わらせた。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 圧力

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