Vocab Info
N1 Noun
抑えweight (e.g. paperweight), rear guard, control, check, pressure
Dictionary Definition
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Noun
1.
weight (e.g. paperweight), pressing down
2.
keeping control, exercising authority
3.
having self-control, exercising self-discipline
4.
defense, guard, deterrence
All Forms
抑え 【おさえ】、押さえ 【おさえ】、押え 【おさえ】
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感情の抑えがきかない彼は危険人物だ。
He, who cannot control his emotions, is a dangerous person. {weight (e.g. paperweight), rear guard, control, check, pressure}
抑えのピッチャーのおかげで失点を防げました。
Thanks to the control of the relief pitcher, we were able to prevent any runs. {weight (e.g. paperweight), rear guard, control, check, pressure}
新人の先生ではヤンチャな生徒たちに抑えが利きません。
A new teacher cannot maintain control over the mischievous students. {weight (e.g. paperweight), rear guard, control, check, pressure}
相手の抑えの投手の守りが固かったからこの試合に負けたのである。
We lost this game because the defense of the opposing team's control pitcher was strong. {weight (e.g. paperweight), rear guard, control, check, pressure}
彼は部下に抑えが利くとあって、今の部長という役職に適任なのです。
He has control over his subordinates, which makes him perfectly suitable for his current position as department head. {weight (e.g. paperweight), rear guard, control, check, pressure}
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