noun

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

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
抑え おさえ
 
 
押さえ おさえ
 
押え おさえ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

repress, well, now
おさ.える ヨク (8th, N1)
hand, hand radical (no. 64)
シュ
lofty, high, raise
キョウ ゴウ のぞ.む
spoon, spoon or katakana hi radical (no. 21)
ヒ さじ (Kentei 1)
seal radical (no. 26)
セツ わりふ (Kentei 1)