圧倒
あっとう
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to crush; to defeat completely
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Suru 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
- to intimidate; to frighten; to threaten
Example sentences
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He was overcome by numbers.
トムは圧倒されたようだった。
Tom seemed overwhelmed.
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He was overwhelmed by the intensity of her love.
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Mom-and-pop bakeries were overwhelmed by supermarkets.
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Every time I saw him, I was overcome with his brilliance.