Jiten beta

抑(おさ)える
Rank #1,876

Meanings

  • Ichidan verb, transitive verb
    1. to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to curb; to hold in check
  • 2. to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb; to contain; to quell; to subdue; to suppress; to repress

Readings

抑える
(>99%)
おさえる
(<1%)
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