JMdict: 1153260
圧倒 【あっとう】
- [vs,vt,n] to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to crush; to defeat completely
- [vs,vt,n] to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to impress; to fill with emotion
- [vs,vt,n] to intimidate; to frighten; to threaten
Kanji in this word:
| Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 圧 | Pressure, Push, Overwhelm, Oppress, Dominate | アツ, エン, オウ | お.す, へ.す, おさ.える, お.さえる |
| 倒 | Overthrow, Fall, Collapse, Drop, Break Down | トウ | たお.れる, -だお.れ, たお.す, さかさま, さかさ, さかしま |
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