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oppressive Meaning in Japanese (oppressive 英語 意味)

抑圧的な, 息苦しい
抑圧的な in English:oppressive
IPA:jokɯa̠t͡sɯ̥te̞kʲina̠
Phonetic:よくあつてきな
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oppressive の日本語の意味は「抑圧的な, 息苦しい」です。 (権力や権威の不当かつ過酷な行使によって特徴づけられ、しばしば厳しい負担や制限を課すさま。)

Definitions of Oppressive

  1. 1
    adjective
    抑圧的な

    Characterized by harsh and unjust exercise of authority or power, often inflicting severe burdens or restrictions.

    権力や権威の不当かつ過酷な行使によって特徴づけられ、しばしば厳しい負担や制限を課すさま。

  2. 2
    adjective
    息苦しい

    Causing discomfort or distress, especially through being stifling, overwhelming, or burdensome.

    息が詰まるような、圧倒されるような、あるいは負担となるようなことで、特に不快感や苦痛を引き起こすさま。

Example Sentences

formal

“The government's policies were widely criticized as oppressive.”

その政府の政策は、抑圧的であると広く批判された。

casual

“The oppressive humidity made everyone feel lethargic and uncomfortable.”

息苦しいほどの湿気が、皆を無気力で不快にさせた。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

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Antonyms (対義語)

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveoppress
nounoppression
agent nounoppressor
adverboppressively

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

oppressive regimecollocation

A government or system that uses harsh and unjust control over its people.

oppressive heatcollocation

Extremely hot weather that causes discomfort and makes it difficult to breathe.