抑 – Kanji details

suppress

left hand

spoon

crooked seal

to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb

to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control

control; restraint; suppression; constraint; curtailment; inhibition

つい厳きびしい口く調ちょうになるのを抑おさえられなかった。

I couldn't keep myself from taking a harsh tone.

どうも寝ねている人ひとの前まえだと、つい声こえを抑おさえてしまう。

I just can't help lowering my voice when I'm in front of someone who is sleeping.

もう少すこし声こえを抑おさえてくださいよ。

Please keep your voice down a little.

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