抑圧
よくあつ
yokuatsu
JLPT N1nounVocabularyLevel 99 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
抑圧 (よくあつ (yokuatsu)) means "Oppression". The reading is よくあつ (yokuatsu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Oppression
Also : restraint · check · suppression
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Example Sentences
権力者の抑圧政策により、市民の自由が著しく制限されていた。
けんりょくしゃのよくあつせいさくにより、しみんのじゆうがいちじるしくせいげんされていた。
The ruler's oppressive policies severely restricted citizens' freedoms.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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