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押さえる — meaning in English

osaeru

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English meaning

  • quell verb To bring a disturbance, rebellion, or strong feeling under control; to suppress it.

Senses

押さえる is used for these senses in English:

  • quell (transitive) To subdue, put down, or silence (someone or something); to force (someone) to submit. [from 10th c.]

Related Japanese words