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overwhelm in Japanese

overwhelm in Japanese is 圧倒 — overwhelm means to completely overpower someone or something, whether physically or emotionally.

overwhelm in Japanese

圧倒
verb
Pronounced: attō
To cause to surround, to cover.

What does "overwhelm" mean?

  1. verb To completely overpower someone or something, whether physically or emotionally.
    "The wave overwhelmed the small boat."
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overwhelm in a sentence

  • The wave overwhelmed the small boat.
  • She was overwhelmed with joy when she heard the news.

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What is "overwhelm" in Japanese?

"overwhelm" in Japanese is 圧倒. overwhelm means: To completely overpower someone or something, whether physically or emotionally.

How do you pronounce 圧倒?

"overwhelm" in Japanese is 圧倒, pronounced "attō".

How do you use "overwhelm" in a sentence?

Example: "The wave overwhelmed the small boat." In Japanese, "overwhelm" is 圧倒.

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