抑える

verb (ichidan)おさえる · osaeru

1. Englishto keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to curb

   • ジェーンは声を出して泣くのを抑えることができなかった。Jane could not stop herself from crying aloud.

2. Englishto hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb; to contain

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