Vocabulary

What does 抑え (おさえ, osae) mean?

抑え (おさえ, osae) means weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down.

Quick facts
Reading	おさえ
Romaji	osae
Part of speech	noun

抑えおさえ

osae

weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down

1noun weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down
2noun keeping control; exercising authority
3noun having self-control; exercising self-discipline
4noun defense; guard; deterrence

Also written: 押さえ、押え

Kanji in this word

抑suppression, restraint

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