抑 — 7 strokes ／ Radical「扌」
道3Junior high level ／ 7 strokes ／ Radical「扌」
- On
- ヨク
- Kun
- おさ.える
- Meaning
- hold down; restrain
Origin
扌 "hand" with 卬: to press down with the hand — to restrain.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| ヨク | 抑圧・抑制・抑揚 |
|---|---|
| おさえる | 抑える・抑え Compare: 押さえる |
Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 抑制よくせい
restraint; control
- 抑圧よくあつ
oppression
Example
気持ちを抑えて話した。
I spoke keeping my feelings in check.
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