JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
高圧
High pressure, high voltage, or an overbearing, high-handed attitude.
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高圧的 the common adjective form
1 Noun
High Pressure / High Voltage
Indicates a physical state of intense force, such as elevated atmospheric pressure or dangerous electrical voltage.
Example
この 機械 は 高圧 の 電気 で 動いて います 。
This machine runs on high-voltage electricity.
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2 Noun, Na-adjective (as 高圧的)
High-Handed / Overbearing
Refers to a coercive or arrogant manner of interacting with others, relying on power dynamics to enforce one’s will.
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