synonym Comparative
押さえる
VS
維持する
Differences Between "押さえる" and "維持する"
Option A
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.
Option B
維持する
Meaning
to maintain, to keep up
Reading
いじする (iji suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
健康を維持するために、毎日運動しています。
I exercise every day to maintain my health.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to hold down, to restrain, to keep under control, to check)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 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.
- 維持する: Often used for systems, conditions, or standards. (システムや状態、水準などを保つ場合によく使われます。)
- 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.
- 維持する: Often used for systems, conditions, or standards. (システムや状態、水準などを保つ場合によく使われます。)
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