1.
pressure, compression, squeezing
Physical force applied to press or compress something. Used in medical and physical contexts.
傷口を圧迫する。
To apply pressure to a wound.
包帯で圧迫して止血する。
To stop bleeding by applying pressure with a bandage.
腫瘍が神経を圧迫しているため、痛みが出ている。
The tumor is pressing on the nerve, causing pain.
2.
oppression, pressure, coercion
Figurative pressure exerted on people, organizations, or economies. Implies restricting freedom or causing strain.
言論の圧迫。
Suppression of free speech.
物価上昇が家計を圧迫している。
Rising prices are putting pressure on household budgets.
人件費の増加が経営を圧迫し、赤字に転落した。
The increase in labor costs squeezed the business, causing it to fall into the red.
USAGE:
Both senses are common. Used as a noun or as a suru verb (圧迫する). In medical contexts, 圧迫 means applying physical pressure for treatment. In social and economic contexts, it describes oppressive or constraining forces.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 圧迫感: feeling of pressure/oppression
- 圧迫止血: pressure hemostasis
- 家計を圧迫する: to strain household finances
- 経営を圧迫する: to squeeze business operations
- 圧迫面接: stress interview