Pressure
Constriction, Oppression
noun, verbal noun
The pressure is urged upon you. It's the pressure, so much pressure!
圧迫 refers to a tight pressure caused by strong compression, or to the act of pressing down itself. Figuratively, it can also mean constriction, like tuition fees putting a strain on a household budget, or oppression, such as people being subjugated.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. The あつ turns into a small っ, and はく goes to ぱく.
何故か週末から胸が圧迫される感じがあるんです。
For some reason, I feel a tight pressure on my chest since last weekend.
友達の花子ちゃんは、アナウンサー試験に合格するために圧迫面接の練習をしています。
My friend Hanako is practicing for stress interviews in order to pass the test to become a broadcaster.
息子への仕送りが家計を圧迫しています。
Sending money to my son is putting a strain on our finances.
圧迫に耐えないので、宇宙飛行士になる夢を諦めた。
I gave up my dream to become an astronaut because I couldn’t stand the pressure.