あっとう
圧倒
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to crush; to defeat completely
N5Common wordSuru verb
Suru verb, Transitive verb, Noun
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent)•to overpower•to crush•to defeat completely
Suru verb, Transitive verb, Noun
to overwhelm (someone with emotion)•to move•to impress•to fill with emotion
Suru verb, Transitive verb, Noun
to intimidate•to frighten•to threaten
Example Sentences
彼は数に圧倒された。
He was overcome by numbers.
彼は彼女の愛情の強さに圧倒された。
He was overwhelmed by the intensity of her love.
零細なパン屋はスーパーマーケットに圧倒された。
Mom-and-pop bakeries were overwhelmed by supermarkets.
彼に会うたびごとに、彼の頭の良さに圧倒された。
Every time I saw him, I was overcome with his brilliance.
初めから果敢に前へ出て圧倒し、体勢を崩した相手を押し出した。
He resolutely pushed forward from the start, overwhelming and pushing out his off-balance opponent.