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圧

圧 — pressure, push, overwhelm

Learn the correct stroke order for 圧 (pressure), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 55 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)アツatsu、エンen、オウou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)お.すosu、へ.すhesu、おさ.えるosaeru、お.さえるosaeru
Strokes5
Radical土
Frequency#718
Meaningspressure, push, overwhelm, oppress, dominate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

圧巻あっかんhighlight; best partnoun
圧縮あっしゅくcompressionnoun
圧勝あっしょうoverwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victorynoun
圧倒あっとうto overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to crushsuru verb
圧迫あっぱくpressurenoun
圧力あつりょくpressurenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 圧 (pressure) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 土.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 圧 is #718, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

圧巻あっかん — highlight; best part
圧縮あっしゅく — compression
圧勝あっしょう — overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 圧 have?

The kanji 圧 (pressure) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 圧?

圧 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 圧 mean?

圧 means: pressure, push, overwhelm, oppress, dominate. On'yomi readings: アツ, エン, オウ. Kun'yomi readings: お.す, へ.す, おさ.える, お.さえる.

What JLPT level is 圧?

圧 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.