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抑え

おさえ

Readings

おさえ

Meanings

  1. 1.
    nweight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down
  2. 2.
    nkeeping control; exercising authority
  3. 3.
    nhaving self-control; exercising self-discipline
  4. 4.
    ndefense; guard; deterrence

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抑えおさえ

weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline

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