Word details

抑止

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

Dictionary

Entry

抑止よくしNounTransitive～する VerbFreq #36102
1

check; checkmate; stave off; control; restraint; inhibit; deterrent; 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
止

stop, halt

4 strokesFrequency 310JLPT N3Grade 2

On

シ

Kun

と.まる-ど.まりと.める-と.める-ど.めとど.めるとど.めとど.まるや.めるや.む-や.むよ.す-さ.す-さ.し

Nanori

どめ

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