WORD DETAIL
威圧
いあつ
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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.

