抑え

おさえ

Also written 押さえ, 押え

Meanings

1. Noun weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down
2. keeping control; exercising authority
3. having self-control; exercising self-discipline
4. defense; guard; deterrence

Kanji

• 抑 suppress. Read as おさえる.

Common phrases

• 抑えが利かない

Words containing 抑え

• 抑えがたい (おさえがたい) uncontrollable
• 抑えきれない (おさえきれない) uncontainable
• 汗抑え (あせおさえ) antiperspirant

And 1 more.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists