English–Japanese
“pressure” in Japanese
How to say “pressure” in Japanese
“Pressure” in Japanese is 圧力 (atsuryoku).
Refers to the force exerted when something presses on a surface or is compressed.
Example sentences with 圧力
水道の圧力が急に下がりました。sui dō no atsu ryoku ga kyū ni sa ga ri ma shi ta
The water pressure suddenly dropped.
Tips for using 圧力
- In everyday Japanese, 圧力 (atsuryoku) is useful when discussing the condition or safety of tires, pipes, and other equipment.
Other Japanese words for “pressure”
周囲からの圧迫を感じています。shū i ka ra no ap paku o kan ji te i ma su
I feel pressure from those around me.
締め切りが彼を追い込みます。shi me ki ri ga kare o o i ko mi ma su
The deadline pressures him.
周りの期待がプレッシャーになっています。mawa ri no ki tai ga pu re sshā ni na tte i ma su
The expectations of others are putting pressure on me.