圧: the kanji for pressure
圧 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means pressure. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
圧 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
圧 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
アツ (atsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 圧力あつりょく · atsuryoku | pressure |
| 血圧けつあつ · ketsuatsu | blood pressure |
| 気圧きあつ · kiatsu | atmospheric pressure |
| 圧倒あっとう · attō | overwhelming |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 上司から圧力をかけられている。Jōshi kara atsuryoku o kakerarete iru.I am under pressure from my boss.
- 毎朝、血圧を測っている。Maiasa, ketsuatsu o hakatte iru.I measure my blood pressure every morning.
- 低気圧が近づいているので雨になりそうだ。Teikiatsu ga chikazuite iru node ame ni narisō da.A low-pressure system is approaching, so it looks like rain.
- そのチームは相手を圧倒した。Sono chīmu wa aite o attō shita.That team overwhelmed its opponent.
- 圧力なべで肉を柔らかく煮た。Atsuryokunabe de niku o yawarakaku nita.I stewed the meat until tender in a pressure cooker.
Questions about 圧
How many strokes does 圧 have?
圧 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 圧?
The on readings are atsu (アツ). 圧 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 圧?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 圧
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.