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抑える

おさえる

to keep within limits

Pronunciation

お さ え る

お さ え る

Contains Kanji

抑
よく
repress

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Definitions

MM - #5545 Common
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 See also 押さえる.

MM - #5545 Common

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