Lingaku射すくめる【いすくめる】
Frequency rank: 41,672. – 42,320.
- to pin the enemy down; to glare another down (and render impotent)
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Generated: This expression is used to describe a situation where someone exerts authority or confidence that causes another person to feel intimidated or unable to act. It can refer to both physical and psychological contexts, often involving a strong gaze or presence that commands control.
I cast a glance that pinned the opponent down.