Japanese Conversation · Level 92
60 words
Japanese word
圧力
Pronunciation
Romajiatsuryoku
Meaning
- nounpressure
Example
水の圧力が高いです。mizu no atsu ryoku ga taka i de su
The water pressure is high.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Refers to the force exerted when something presses on a surface or is compressed.
Common phrases
圧力を下げるatsu ryoku o sa ge ru
lower the pressure
圧力が下がるatsu ryoku ga sa ga ru
the pressure drops
圧力を確認するatsu ryoku o kaku nin su ru
check the pressure
Similar words
圧迫appaku: The act or effect of pressing tightly on a person, body part, or object.
Definition in Japanese
物体を押し付けたり、押し縮めたりするときに加わる力。but tai o o shi tsu ke ta ri o shi chiji me ta ri su ru to ki ni kuwa wa ru chikara
Word origin
圧力 (atsuryoku) is a compound of 圧 (atsu, "pressure") and 力 (ryoku, "force"), so its structure directly reflects a pressing force.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 圧力 (atsuryoku) is useful when discussing the condition or safety of tires, pipes, and other equipment.