Vocabulary
What does 抑圧 (よくあつ, yokuatsu) mean?
抑圧 (よくあつ, yokuatsu) means oppression, suppression, repression.
Quick facts| Reading | よくあつ |
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| Romaji | yokuatsu |
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| Part of speech | noun, suru verb, transitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonyokuatsu
oppression, suppression, repression
- 1noun · suru verb · transitive check; restraint; oppression
Example sentences
感情を抑圧し続けると心が疲れる。
If you keep suppressing your emotions, you will wear yourself out mentally.
長年の抑圧に人々は耐えられなくなった。
People could no longer endure years of oppression.
