Word details
抑える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 抑える.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to curb; to hold in check
Examples
ジェーンは声を出して泣くのを抑えることができなかった。
Jane could not stop herself from crying aloud.
2
to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb; to contain; to quell; to subdue; to suppress; to repress
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
抑
repress, well, now, in the first place, push, shove, press, seal, do in spite of
7 strokesFrequency 834JLPT N1Grade 8
On
ヨク
Kun
おさ.える
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