抑える
- Common
- Ichidan verb
- transitive verb
抑える
Common
Ichidan
Transitive
1
Ichidan verbtransitive 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 verbtransitive verb
to hold back (e.g. an enemy);to check;to curb;to contain;to quell;to subdue;to suppress;to repress
See also:
押さえる (おさえる)