押える

おさえる

To hold down, restrain, suppress

N3verb·osaeru

How to remember it

押 means 'push' — push down and hold something firmly in place.

Example sentences

  • 犬を押さえてください。

    いぬをおさえてください。

    Please hold the dog down.

  • 怒りを押さえる。

    いかりをおさえる。

    I suppress my anger.

Usage

Often interchangeable with 抑える; used for both physical and emotional restraint.

Related words

押す抑える捕まえる

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