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威圧

いあつ

N1intimidation · pressure

Examples

大声で相手を威圧しても、合意にはつながらない。

面接官の威圧的な態度に緊張した。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 威圧, read いあつ, means intimidating someone through voice, manner, or an overpowering presence.
  • Basic usage: It describes pressure from shouting during a disagreement or an interviewer's manner that makes an applicant tense.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Intimidating through manner or voice
    • This is pressure created through a loud voice or intimidating manner. Unlike persuasion aimed at agreement, it produces fear or tension.

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