Heavy pressure or strong stress; psychological or social burden that feels oppressive (used in phrases like 'to feel heavy pressure').
新しい責任に重圧を感じている。
I'm feeling a lot of pressure from the new responsibilities.
トップに立つと重圧が大きい。
Being at the top comes with great pressure.
重圧に押しつぶされそうになったが、同僚が支えてくれた。
I almost felt crushed by the pressure, but my colleagues supported me.