抑え
Meanings
Noun
1. weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down
2. keeping control; exercising authority
3. having self-control; exercising self-discipline
4. defense; guard; deterrence
Other spellings
押さえ押え
Kanji used
Kanji in other spellings
Pitch accent
おさえ
おさえ
Used in vocabulary
押さえ込み
holding down (esp. in judo); holding technique; pinning down; immobilizing; bringing under control
Noun