圧倒的（あっとうてき）
JLPT N1 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: overwhelming
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 圧倒的で | あっとうてきで |
| ta-form (past) | 圧倒的だった | あっとうてきだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 圧倒的ではない | あっとうてきではない |
Example sentences
- 圧倒的な差で勝つ。 — He wins by an overwhelming margin.
- 圧倒的な支持を得る。 — She gains overwhelming support.
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