圧力
Meanings
1
Physical force applied over an area; used in physics, engineering, and everyday descriptions of compression or force.
This container can withstand high pressure.
Measure the pressure of the gas.
2
pressure (social/political); coercion
Figurative use for social, political, or psychological pressure; often implies forceful persuasion or arm-twisting.
The government yielded to international pressure.
I was pressured by my boss to work overtime.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の圧力が高い／低いthe pressure at a place is high/low
The pressure inside this container has become high.
- 〈人〉から圧力を受けるto be pressured by someone
The government is being pressured by other countries.
- 圧力に耐えるto withstand pressure
This machine is designed to withstand high pressure.
- 圧力を感じるto feel pressure
He feels strong pressure at work.
- 圧力が強まる／弱まるpressure increases/decreases
The economic pressure is increasing.