威圧的（いあつてき）
JLPT N1 · na-adjective
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: intimidating/coercive
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | 威圧的で | いあつてきで |
| ta-form (past) | 威圧的だった | いあつてきだった |
| nai-form (negative) | 威圧的ではない | いあつてきではない |
Example sentences
- 威圧的な態度は反発を招く。 — An overbearing attitude invites resistance.
- 威圧的にならず、対等に話す。 — Speak to them as an equal, without being intimidating.
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