synonym Comparative
引き止める
VS
押さえる
Differences Between "引き止める" and "押さえる"
Option A
引き止める
Meaning
to detain, to stop (someone from leaving), to hold back
Reading
ひきとめる (hikitomeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は帰りたがっていたが、もう少し残るように引き止めた。
He wanted to go home, but I held him back to stay a little longer.
Option B
押さえる
Meaning
to hold down, to restrain, to keep under control, to check
Reading
おさえる (osaeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
風で飛ばされないように帽子を両手で押さえた。
I held down my hat with both hands so it wouldn't be blown away by the wind.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to detain, to stop (someone from leaving), to hold back)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 引き止める: 人が行こうとするのを止める、または何かをやめさせようとするときに使う。Used when stopping someone from leaving or trying to prevent them from doing something.
- 押さえる: 動きを止めたり、位置を固定したり、感情を抑えたりする場合に使う。Used when stopping movement, fixing a position, or suppressing emotions.
- 引き止める: 人が行こうとするのを止める、または何かをやめさせようとするときに使う。Used when stopping someone from leaving or trying to prevent them from doing something.
- 押さえる: 動きを止めたり、位置を固定したり、感情を抑えたりする場合に使う。Used when stopping movement, fixing a position, or suppressing emotions.
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