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22 圧倒する To Overwhelm

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Meaning

Primary

To Overwhelm

Word Type

する verb

Explanation

The pressure used easily collapses whatever it's pushing against. That's why this verb means to overwhelm.

Reading

あっとうする

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Note that the あつ goes to あっ, as you'd probably expect.

Context

Context Sentences

ダリンは自然の美しさに圧倒された。

Darin was overwhelmed by the beauty of the nature.

この新しいサイトは他社の日本語学習サイトを圧倒するだろう。

This new site will overwhelm other Japanese language sites.

Kanji Composition

  • 圧
    • あつ
    • Pressure
  • 倒
    • とう
    • Overthrow
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