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1 exact word match found in search '抑える'
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to pin something down; to hold something down; to hold something back; to stop; to restrain; to curb  (esp. 押さえる)
2. to seize; to grasp; to arrest  (esp. 押さえる)
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1 word found containing '抑える' in any position
to minimize
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9 partial word matches found in search '抑える'
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noun
weight (e.g. paperweight); rear guard; control; check; pressure
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conjunction
after all; anyway; actually; well, ...; ... on earth (e.g. "what on earth?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")  (see also: そもそも; used when bringing up something already mentioned; often written with kana only; CODE dated MISSING!)
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Most common form: そもそも
adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi)
1. in the first place; to begin with; from the start; originally; ab initio  (often written with kana only)
conjunction
2. ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?"); ... on earth (e.g. "who on earth?")  (see also: 一体; often written with kana only)
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Most common form: えぇ
interjection (kandoushi)
1. eh?; what?; oh?
2. yes; that's correct  (see also: はい)
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noun, noun (suffix)
picture; drawing; painting; sketch
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Most common form: 得る
ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to get; to earn; to acquire; to procure; to gain; to secure; to attain; to obtain; to win  (獲る esp. refers to catching wild game, etc.)
2. to understand; to comprehend
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noun
1. handle; grip
2. stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)
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noun
gathering (esp. Buddhist, festive, etc.)  (archaic)
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noun
inlet; bay
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