押さえる
おさえる
osaeru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
押さえる (おさえる (osaeru)) means "to hold down". It is read おさえる (osaeru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to hold down
Also : to pin down · to press down · to retain
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Example Sentences
風で飛ばないように帽子を手で押さえた。
かぜでとばないようにぼうしをてでおさえた。
I held my hat down with my hand so the wind would not blow it away.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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