抑える

おさえる

to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to curb

common word

Meaning

v1vt
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to curb; to hold in check
v1vt
to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb; to contain; to quell; to subdue; to suppress; to repress

Example sentences

時々感情が抑えられないことがある。

Sometimes I can't help showing emotions.
最新のバイオ技術によって、芋の臭みを最小限に抑え、非常に飲みやすい「芋焼酎」です。

It's very easy to drink potato shochu now that the potato-like smell has been reduced to a low level through use of the latest biotechnology.
彼は９回までシャットアウトに抑えた。

He had a shutout until the ninth inning.