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JLPT N1suru verbLevel estimated by Bebop

圧あっ迫ぱく

appaku

to oppress, to suppress

Example sentences

その政府せいふは国民こくみんを圧迫あっぱくした。
The government oppressed the people.
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その国くにの政府せいふは国民こくみんを圧迫あっぱくしている。
The government of that country oppresses its people.
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この国くにの政府せいふは国民こくみんを圧迫あっぱくしている。
The government of this country oppresses its people.
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Kanji in 圧迫

圧pressure; pushOnアツ・エン・オウKunおす・へす・おさえる
迫urge; forceOnハクKunせまる

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