Sign In

Dictionary

Entry Details for 抑圧

Single Word Search|Multi-Word Search?

Search by Japanese Word

字▼

Search by English Meaning

[よく()·あつ()]
yokuatsu
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 抑圧

noun, suru verb
  1. check; restraint; oppression; suppression

Definition and Synonyms for 抑圧

Oppression the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority:
Synonyms: 制圧, 圧制, 圧政, 圧迫, 弾圧, 抑圧, 横暴, 苛斂, 虐待
Repression the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious
Synonyms: 抑圧
Repression the act of repressing
Synonyms: 抑圧
Suppress to put down by force or authority
Synonyms: 封じる, 封じる, 抑制, 抑圧, 押さえつける, 押さえ込む
Suppression the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires
Synonyms: 制御, 圧殺, 抑え, 抑制, 抑圧, 抑止, 押さえる
Stifling forceful prevention
Synonyms: 制御, 抑制, 抑圧, 鎮圧
Quash put down by force or intimidation
Synonyms: 圧伏, 圧抑, 封じる, 封じる, 弾圧, 抑圧, 押さえる, 押さえつける, 押さえ込む
Suppress come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Synonyms: 圧す, 圧す, 圧する, 強圧, 弾圧, 抑圧, 押す, 禁圧
Restraint a rule or condition that limits freedom
Synonyms: くびき, 制御, 制止, 制約, 制限, 手かせ, 抑制, 抑圧, 抑止, 拘束, 掣肘, 束縛, 梏桎, 牽制, 繋縛, 覊束, 首枷
Oppression a feeling of being oppressed
Synonyms: 制圧, 圧制, 圧迫, 弾圧, 抑圧, 横暴, 苛斂, 虐待
Repression control by holding down
Synonyms: 抑圧
Stifling putting down by power or authority
Synonyms: 制御, 抑制, 抑圧, 鎮圧

Meanings for each kanji in 抑圧

» repress; well; now; in the first place; push; shove; press; seal; do in spite of
» pressure; push; overwhelm; oppress; dominate

Categories 抑圧 is a member of

Control the activity of managing or exerting control over something
Show all words in category »
Abstinence act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
Show all words in category »
Prevention the act of preventing
Show all words in category »
Suppress come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
Show all words in category »
Curb lessen the intensity of
Show all words in category »
Restriction a principle that limits the extent of something
Show all words in category »
Depression sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
Show all words in category »
Defense Reaction an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
Show all words in category »
Subjugation forced submission to control by others
Show all words in category »

Stroke Order Diagrams for 抑圧

Sample Sentences for 抑圧

She was there for the buses in Montgomery, the hoses in Birmingham, a bridge in Selma, and a preacher from Atlanta who told a people that "We Shall Overcome." Yes, we can.
From this point we go on to an even more detailed examination of the concept of repression.
He stood for those who were oppressed.
The government tried to suppress all opposition parties.
The king oppressed his people.

Comments for 抑圧

If you have any questions about this entry, or would like to write a sample sentence using the vocabulary, please do so below. Your comment will appear in the forum for other users of the site to view and discuss.

Only registered users may post comments. You can register your free 楽しい Japanese account here.

This site uses the EDICT and KANJIDIC dictionary files. These files are the property of the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group, and are used in conformance with the Group's licence.