Meaning
do in spite of · in the first place · now · press · push · repress · seal · shove · well
On'yomi
ヨク
Kun'yomi
おさ.える
Common compounds (7)
- 抑え おさえhaving self-control; exercising self-discipline
- 抑制 よくせいcontrol; restraint; suppression; constraint; curtailment; inhibition; check; curb
- 抑える おさえるto keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to curb; to hold in check
- 抑留 よくりゅうinternment; detainment; detention
- 抑止 よくしcheck; checkmate; stave off; control; restraint; inhibit; deterrent; deterrence
- 抑圧 よくあつcheck; restraint; oppression; suppression
- 抑揚 よくようintonation; accent; modulation; inflection