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抑
そもそも
adverb
usually kana
Meanings
1
in the first place
2
to begin with
3
from the start
4
after all
5
anyway
6
actually
7
beginning
8
start
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Mine a sentence — saw 抑 in the wild?
Kanji in this word
抑
Repress, Well, Now
7 strokes
More words with
抑
抑える
おさえる ·
to keep within limits (e.g. spending)
抑制
よくせい ·
control
N1
抑え
おさえ ·
weight (e.g. paperweight)
抑止
よくし ·
keeping in check
抑圧
よくあつ ·
restraint
N1
Full entry on Jisho
抑留
よくりゅう ·
internment
抑揚
よくよう ·
intonation
抑える
おさえる ·
to keep within limits (e.g. spending) ; to restrain (e.g. emotions) ; to control ; to curb ; to hold in check