N3
おさえる (osaeru)
押える
to hold down, to suppress, to catch (e.g., a criminal), to restrain
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Has various meanings depending on context, from physically holding something down to suppressing emotions or catching something. (ex: 帽子を押さえる, 怒りを押さえる)
📝 Example Sentences
風で飛ばされないように、帽子を手で押さえた。
I held my hat with my hand so it wouldn't be blown away by the wind.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "押える"!
犯人を_______るために、警察が動いた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 犯人を捕らえて行動を止める意味で「押える」が使われます。
English: 'Osaeru' is used to mean catching a criminal and stopping their actions.
English: 'Osaeru' is used to mean catching a criminal and stopping their actions.
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