JLPT N3 Intermediate
押さえる
To physically hold something down, secure a reservation, or grasp the main point
Readings
Other forms
押さえます polite form
押さえた past form
押さえて te-form
抑える alternative kanji for "suppress/control"
1 Verb (transitive)
To hold down / To press
Applies physical pressure to keep an object fixed in place or covers a body part with one’s hands.
Example
風 で 書類 が 飛ばない よう に 、 手 で 押さえ て ください 。
Please hold the documents down with your hand so they don't blow away in the wind.
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2 Verb (transitive)
To secure / To book
Secures ownership or access to a limited resource like a venue, ticket, or time slot.
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3 Verb (transitive)
To grasp the key points
Comprehends the essential elements or critical details of a subject.
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4 Verb (transitive)
To suppress / To control
Restricts a force, keeps a value low, or holds back an emotion.
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