押さえる【おさえる】
Frequency rank: 1,483.
- to pin down; to hold down; to press downalso written as 圧さえる
- 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)
- to get a hold of; to obtain; to seize; to catch; to arrest
- to grasp (a point); to comprehend
- 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】
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Forms
- 押さえる【おさえる】Frequency rank: 1,483.
- 押える【おさえる】Frequency rank: 24,782. – 24,925.
- おさえるFrequency rank: 26,098. – 26,294.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to pin down; to hold down; to press down
- 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)
- to get a hold of; to obtain; to seize; to catch; to arrest
- to grasp (a point); to comprehend
- to quell; to subdue; to suppress; to repress; to hold back; to check; to curb; to contain
This meaning is used when physically applying pressure to something, keeping it in place, or preventing movement.
He is holding down the game piece.
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.
This meaning refers to the act of acquiring or gaining possession of something, whether it be a physical object or an opportunity.
This meaning is utilized when someone understands a concept or idea thoroughly, indicating mental acquisition.
This meaning relates to controlling or holding back emotions, behaviors, or situations, often in a context of restraint.
Generated collocations (experimental)
おさえる押さえるをするto take hold ofおさえる押さえるべきぽいんとポイントkey points to graspかんじょう感情をおさえる押さえるto suppress emotionsて手をおさえる押さえるto hold down a handもんだい問題をおさえる押さえるto address the issueおさえつける押さえつけるto keep someone downじゅうよう重要なじじつ事実をおさえる押さえるto grasp essential factsじょうほう情報をおさえる押さえるto secure informationおさえ押さえがきくto have control over (something)けいひ経費をおさえる押さえるto keep expenses in checkおさえ押さえをきかせる効かせるto apply pressure effectivelyいた痛みをおさえる押さえるto manage pain
Example sentences
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I always use the steps, but...it's scary how they wobble...so I'd like you to hold them steady.
It causes quite a sensation when Nomo pitches a no-hitter.
Two police officers tried to restrain him, but he broke away and ran into a nearby house.
Even if the opinions of others can be suppressed, I cannot imagine to what results my speech may lead.
The government is desperate to keep inflation down.
Sometimes, one of the politicians can be seen trying to keep the audience's opinions under control during televised debates.