strong pressure; heavy pressure
Refers to intense psychological, social, or situational pressure, often with a sense of being weighed down or oppressed. Commonly used in contexts like work stress, societal expectations, or the burden of responsibility.
彼は仕事の重圧に押しつぶされそうだった。
He felt crushed by the pressure of work.
The weight of expectations was bearing down on the players.
He felt the pressure to produce results.
The players fought while withstanding the pressure to win the championship.
The boss put too much pressure on his subordinates.
She went on a trip to escape the pressure of work.