Definition of 抑え (おさえ)
おさ
抑え
おさえ
osae
Common word
noun
1.
weight (e.g. paperweight), pressing down
2.
keeping control, exercising authority
3.
having self-control, exercising self-discipline
4.
defense, guard, deterrence
Other readings:
押さえ【おさえ】
、押え【おさえ】
Related Kanji
| 抑 | repress, well, now, in the first place, push, shove, press, seal, do in spite of |
| 押 | push, stop, check, subdue, attach, seize, weight, shove, press, seal, do in spite of |