おさえる

抑 える

Common word

  1. Ichidan verb, transitive verb

    to keep within limits (e.g. spending), to restrain (e.g. emotions), to control, to curb, to hold in check

    • ジェーンは声を出して泣くのを抑えることができなかった。
      Jane could not stop herself from crying aloud.

  2. Ichidan verb, transitive verb

    to hold back (e.g. an enemy), to check, to curb, to contain, to quell, to subdue, to suppress, to repress