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圧
圧 (readings: あつ, お; Japanese kanji) means “pressure”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 気圧 (atmospheric pressure).
What does 圧 mean?
| Kanji | 圧 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | pressure |
| Readings | あつ, お |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 圧
圧 is read あつ or お depending on the word.
Example words with 圧
| Example | 気圧 (atmospheric pressure) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14