押さえる | Japanese meaning

押さえる【おさえる】

Frequency rank: 1,483.

Alsoえる【おさえる】おさえる

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to pin down; to hold down; to press downalso written as 圧さえる

This meaning is used when physically applying pressure to something, keeping it in place, or preventing movement.

Please pin down that paper on the table.

to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to press (a body part)

This meaning describes the action of using one's hand to cover or hold a part of the body, often in response to pain or for protection.

She pressed down on her injured leg.

to get a hold of; to obtain; to seize; to catch; to arrest

This meaning refers to the act of acquiring or gaining possession of something, whether it be a physical object or an opportunity.

I managed to get a hold of that ticket.

to grasp (a point); to comprehend

This meaning is utilized when someone understands a concept or idea thoroughly, indicating mental acquisition.

He fully comprehends that problem.

to quell; to subdue; to suppress; to repress; to hold back; to check; to curb; to containsee also 抑える【おさえる】

This meaning relates to controlling or holding back emotions, behaviors, or situations, often in a context of restraint.

He finds it difficult to suppress his emotions.

Example sentences41 results

I always use the steps, but...it's scary how they wobble...so I'd like you to hold them steady.

Tatoeba

It causes quite a sensation when Nomo pitches a no-hitter.

Tatoeba

押さえる【おさえる】

Frequency rank: 1,483.

Alsoえる【おさえる】おさえる

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to pin down; to hold down; to press downalso written as 圧さえる

This meaning is used when physically applying pressure to something, keeping it in place, or preventing movement.

Please pin down that paper on the table.

to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to press (a body part)

This meaning describes the action of using one's hand to cover or hold a part of the body, often in response to pain or for protection.

She pressed down on her injured leg.

to get a hold of; to obtain; to seize; to catch; to arrest

This meaning refers to the act of acquiring or gaining possession of something, whether it be a physical object or an opportunity.

I managed to get a hold of that ticket.

to grasp (a point); to comprehend

This meaning is utilized when someone understands a concept or idea thoroughly, indicating mental acquisition.

He fully comprehends that problem.

to quell; to subdue; to suppress; to repress; to hold back; to check; to curb; to containsee also 抑える【おさえる】

This meaning relates to controlling or holding back emotions, behaviors, or situations, often in a context of restraint.

He finds it difficult to suppress his emotions.

Example sentences41 results

I always use the steps, but...it's scary how they wobble...so I'd like you to hold them steady.

Tatoeba

It causes quite a sensation when Nomo pitches a no-hitter.

Tatoeba

押

N3常用

意push; stop; check; subdue; attach; seize; weight; shove; press; seal; do in spite of

訓お.す、お.し-、お.っ-、お.さえる、おさ.える

音オウ

名おし、おす、おや

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押さえる【おさえる】

Frequency rank: 1,483.

Alsoえる【おさえる】おさえる

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to pin down; to hold down; to press downalso written as 圧さえる

This meaning is used when physically applying pressure to something, keeping it in place, or preventing movement.

Please pin down that paper on the table.

to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to press (a body part)

This meaning describes the action of using one's hand to cover or hold a part of the body, often in response to pain or for protection.

She pressed down on her injured leg.

to get a hold of; to obtain; to seize; to catch; to arrest

This meaning refers to the act of acquiring or gaining possession of something, whether it be a physical object or an opportunity.

I managed to get a hold of that ticket.

to grasp (a point); to comprehend

This meaning is utilized when someone understands a concept or idea thoroughly, indicating mental acquisition.

He fully comprehends that problem.

to quell; to subdue; to suppress; to repress; to hold back; to check; to curb; to containsee also 抑える【おさえる】

This meaning relates to controlling or holding back emotions, behaviors, or situations, often in a context of restraint.

He finds it difficult to suppress his emotions.

Example sentences41 results

I always use the steps, but...it's scary how they wobble...so I'd like you to hold them steady.

Tatoeba

It causes quite a sensation when Nomo pitches a no-hitter.

Tatoeba

押さえる【おさえる】

Frequency rank: 1,483.

Alsoえる【おさえる】おさえる

Ichidan verb; transitive verb

to pin down; to hold down; to press downalso written as 圧さえる

This meaning is used when physically applying pressure to something, keeping it in place, or preventing movement.

Please pin down that paper on the table.

to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to press (a body part)

This meaning describes the action of using one's hand to cover or hold a part of the body, often in response to pain or for protection.

She pressed down on her injured leg.

to get a hold of; to obtain; to seize; to catch; to arrest

This meaning refers to the act of acquiring or gaining possession of something, whether it be a physical object or an opportunity.

I managed to get a hold of that ticket.

to grasp (a point); to comprehend

This meaning is utilized when someone understands a concept or idea thoroughly, indicating mental acquisition.

He fully comprehends that problem.

to quell; to subdue; to suppress; to repress; to hold back; to check; to curb; to containsee also 抑える【おさえる】

This meaning relates to controlling or holding back emotions, behaviors, or situations, often in a context of restraint.

He finds it difficult to suppress his emotions.

Example sentences41 results

I always use the steps, but...it's scary how they wobble...so I'd like you to hold them steady.

Tatoeba

It causes quite a sensation when Nomo pitches a no-hitter.

Tatoeba

押

N3常用

意push; stop; check; subdue; attach; seize; weight; shove; press; seal; do in spite of

訓お.す、お.し-、お.っ-、お.さえる、おさ.える

音オウ

名おし、おす、おや

Details