Vocab Info
A14 る-verb, Transitive verb
抑えるto keep within limits (e.g. spending), to restrain (e.g. emotions), to control, to curb, to hold in check, to hold back (e.g. an enemy), to check, to contain, to quell, to subdue, to suppress, to repress
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る-verb, Transitive verb
1.
to keep within limits (e.g. spending), to restrain (e.g. emotions), to control, to curb, to hold in check
2.
to hold back (e.g. an enemy), to check, to curb, to contain, to quell, to subdue, to suppress, to repress
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All Forms
抑える 【おさえる】
Details
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Examples
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怒りを抑えた。
I suppressed my anger.
生活費を抑えたい。
I want to reduce my living expenses.
お酒を飲む量を抑えないといけない。
I have to limit the amount of alcohol I drink.
A:「広告のコストを抑えたいんだ。」B:「でしたら、モデルを変えますか?」
A: "I want to reduce the advertising costs." B: "In that case, should we change the model?"
不動産屋:「ここは人気の物件なので、仮で抑えておいた方がいいですよ。」客:「では、そのようにお願いします!」
Real estate agent: "This is a popular property, so it's better to reserve it temporarily." Customer: "Then, please do so!"
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