Quick answer
圧 is the kanji for "Push / Oppress / Pressure". A common reading is お.す (osu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Push / Oppress / Pressure
Also : Push · Oppress · Pressure · Dominate · Overwhelm
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 圧 represents 'PRESSURE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of pressure.
On-reading: あつ — remember this sound by associating it with pressure. Kun-reading: お.す.
Example Sentences
締め切りのプレッシャーで、精神的に圧迫感を感じています。
しめきりのぷれっしゃーで、せいしんてきにあっぱくかんをかんじています。
Under deadline pressure, I feel mentally oppressed.
血圧が高いと医者に言われたので、塩分を控えています。
けつあつがたかいといしゃにいわれたので、えんぶんをひかえています。
Since the doctor told me my blood pressure is high, I'm watching my salt intake.
Vocabulary using 圧
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