圧倒
あっとう
Meanings
- する verb, Transitive, Noun to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to crush; to defeat completely
- to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to impress; to fill with emotion (usu. in the passive as 圧倒される)
- to intimidate; to frighten; to threaten
Kanji
Example sentences
- 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. - 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. - トムは圧倒されたようだった。
Tom seemed overwhelmed.