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Kanji 抑

7 strokes

Meaning

repress, well, now, in the first place, push, shove, press, seal, do in spite of

On'yomi
ヨク
Kun'yomi
おさえる
Strokes
7
JLPT
N1
School grade
Secondary school
Kanken
3級
Frequency
#834 / 2500

Stroke order

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7

Words with 抑

  • 抑圧

    よくあつ

    restraint, oppression, suppression

    N1
  • 抑制

    よくせい

    control, restraint, suppression

    N1

Example sentences

  • 王おうは人民じんみんを抑圧よくあつした。

    The king oppressed his people.

  • 政府せいふはインフレ抑制よくせいに努力どりょくすべきだ。

    The government should endeavor to curb inflation.

  • ボブは怒いかりを抑おさえることができなかった。

    Bob could not control his anger.

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