Word details

抑え

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 抑え.

Dictionary

Entry

抑え押さえ押えおさえNounFreq #28913
1

weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down

2

keeping control; exercising authority

3

having self-control; exercising self-discipline

4

defense; guard; deterrence

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
押

push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of

8 strokesFrequency 789JLPT N2Grade 8

On

オウ

Kun

お.すお.し-お.っ-お.さえるおさ.える

Nanori

おしおすおや

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