圧倒する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 圧倒する | 圧倒しない |
| Polite | 圧倒します | 圧倒しません |
| Past polite | 圧倒しました | 圧倒しませんでした |
| Past | 圧倒した | 圧倒しなかった |
| Te-form | 圧倒して | 圧倒しないで |
| Desire | 圧倒したい | 圧倒したくない |
| Potential | 圧倒できる | 圧倒できない |
| Passive | 圧倒される | 圧倒されない |
| Causative | 圧倒させる | 圧倒させない |
| Causative passive | 圧倒させられる | 圧倒させられない |
| Volitional | 圧倒しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 圧倒しましょう | |
| Imperative | 圧倒しろ | 圧倒するな |
| Conditional | 圧倒すれば | 圧倒しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 圧倒したら | 圧倒しなかったら |
noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, noun
Used for completely dominating an opponent, rival, or obstacle through superior strength, numbers, or performance. Often in competitive, military, or sports contexts.
They overwhelmed the opposing team with overwhelming strength.
彼の演説は聴衆を圧倒した。
His speech overpowered the audience.
noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, noun
overwhelm emotionally; move deeply; impress
Usually in passive form 圧倒される, expressing being emotionally overwhelmed, deeply moved, or awestruck by something impressive or sublime.
その景色の美しさに圧倒された。
I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the scenery.
彼女の才能には圧倒されるばかりだ。
I am simply overwhelmed by her talent.
noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, noun
intimidate; frighten; threaten
Used when someone's presence, attitude, or power intimidates or frightens others into submission. Often implies psychological pressure rather than physical force.
彼の鋭い眼光に圧倒されて何も言えなかった。
Intimidated by his sharp glare, I couldn't say anything.
相手の迫力に圧倒されないようにしなければ。
We must not be intimidated by the opponent's forcefulness.
His team overwhelmed the opponent.
I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the scenery.
I was so intimidated by his presence that I couldn't say anything.
The enemy overwhelmed us with sheer numbers.
圧倒 means to overwhelm or overpower, often one-on-one or in a single moment, while 席巻 describes overwhelming an entire area, market, or field over time.