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抑える (おさえる) — to keep within limits (e.g. spending) · Nihongo Circle

抑える

おさえる

ichidan verbtransitive 他動詞

Meanings

1to keep within limits (e.g. spending)
2to restrain (e.g. emotions)
3to control
4to hold back (e.g. an enemy)
5to check
6to curb

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Kanji in this word

抑Repress, Well, Now7 strokes

More words with 抑

抑圧よくあつ · restraintN1 抑制よくせい · controlN1 抑止よくし · keeping in check 抑留よくりゅう · internment 抑揚よくよう · intonation 抑

Full entry on Jisho

そもそも · in the first place

抑えおさえ · weight (e.g. paperweight)