Word details

牽制

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 牽制

Dictionary

Entry

けん制
んせい
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #6376
1

check; keeping in check; restraint; curbing; reining in; discouraging (from doing)

2

containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; feint operation; show of force

3

Baseball

pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

pull
tug
drag
lead by hand

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ.く
8 strokes
Frequency: 108
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

system
law
rule

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ

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