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圧倒

あっとう

Readings

あっとう

Meanings

  1. 1.
    vs, vt, nto overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to crush; to defeat completely
  2. 2.
    vs, vt, nto overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to impress; to fill with emotion
  3. 3.
    vs, vt, nto intimidate; to frighten; to threaten

Kanji breakdown

圧
N45 strokesGrade 5
倒
N410 strokesGrade 8

Example sentences

彼は彼女の愛情の強さに圧倒された。

He was overwhelmed by the intensity of her love.

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圧倒あっとう

to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten

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