圧迫

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JLPT:N1
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1

Pressure — the application of force (physical or figurative) that presses or stresses someone/something.

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Examples

胸が強く圧迫されるような痛みを感じたので病院へ行った。

I felt a strong pressing pain in my chest, so I went to the hospital.

上司からの過剰な要求が部下に圧迫を与えている。

Excessive demands from the boss are putting pressure on the subordinates.

古い建物の配管が壊れ、壁に強い圧迫がかかった。

The plumbing in the old building failed and a strong pressure was placed on the wall.

2

Oppression or suppression — actions that coerce, restrict or subdue people politically or socially.

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Examples

言論の自由に対する圧迫は社会の健全性を損なう。

Pressure on freedom of speech damages the health of a society.

少数民族に対する圧迫を国際社会が問題視している。

The international community views the oppression of minorities as a problem.

経済的な圧迫により多くの人が生活に困窮している。

Many people are struggling due to economic pressure/oppression.

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