Word details
歯止め
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 歯止め.
Dictionary
Entry
1
brake; drag; skid; pawl
2
brake (on inflation, spending, etc.); check; restraint; (imposed) limit
Examples
下院議員は支出に歯止めをかけると言いました。
The Representative said he will put a brake on spending.
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