抑える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 抑える
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
Kanji in this Word
抑
7 strokes
Frequency: 834
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
repress
well
now
in the first place
push
shove
press
seal
do in spite of
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おさ.える
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