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押さえる

To Hold Something Down

Meaning

To Hold Something Down, To Grasp Something

Word Type

transitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

The kanji means push, and this verb means things like to hold something down and to grasp something. This verb is pretty versatile, and you can use it if you're holding down a piece of paper, holding a cloth to a wound, or grasping a concept.

Reading

おさえる

Explanation

This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, so hopefully you can read this on your own.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • ポイントを押さえる

    to grasp the point, to keep to the point

    口を押さえる

    to cover one's mouth

    頭を押さえる

    to apply pressure to one's head

  • しっかり押さえる

    to hold something down firmly, to master something

    きちんと押さえる

    to fully grasp something

    まず押さえる

    to get to grips with something first

  • 手で押さえる

    to hold down with one's hand

    指で押さえる

    to hold down with one's fingers

    左手で押さえる

    to hold down with one's left hand

  • 必死に押さえる

    to hold down frantically

Context Sentences

宇宙人は左手でガッと男の頭を押さえた。

The alien held down the man's head forcefully with his left hand.

この単語は大事なので、しっかり押さえておきましょう！

These words are important, so make sure to master them!

どうしたの、お腹押さえて。

What's wrong? You're holding your stomach.

Kanji Composition