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圧伏 (あっぷく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
overpower ; subdue ; suppress
Refers to using force, authority, or pressure to bring someone or something under control. Often used in military, political, or strong interpersonal contexts.
彼かれ は 相あい 手て の 反はん 論ろん を 力ちから で 圧あっ 伏ぷく しよう と し た 。
He tried to overpower his opponent's objections by force.
Written forms 圧あっ 伏ぷく Usage 21%
Standard kanji spelling; 圧 means 'pressure' and 伏 means 'to bow down' or 'to subdue'.
圧あっ 服ぷく Usage 79%
Alternate spelling using 服 (clothing/submit); less common but attested.
Kanji 圧 pressure, push, overwhelm 伏 prostrated, bend down, bow Similar words 鎮ちん 圧あつ 鎮圧 focuses on suppressing riots or disturbances, often by authorities. 圧伏 is broader and can refer to overpowering any opponent or resistance.
制せい 圧あつ 制圧 emphasizes gaining control over an area or enemy, often in military contexts. 圧伏 implies a more forceful subduing or crushing of opposition.
Etymology Compound of 圧 (pressure, overwhelm) and 伏 (bow down, subdue). The spelling 圧服 uses 服 (submit) with a similar meaning. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is formed from Sino-Japanese elements.
