JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
抑 — repress
- Reading
- ヨク・おさ.える
- Meaning
- repress; well; now; in the first place; push; shove; press; seal; do in spite of
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
抑 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヨク・おさ.える and it means repress; well; now; in the first place; push; shove; press; seal; do in spite of. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
抑 appears in everyday japanese words such as 抑制 (suppression) and 抑圧 (check).
Japanese words containing 抑
Frequently asked questions
What does 抑 mean in Japanese?
抑 means repress; well; now; in the first place; push; shove; press; seal; do in spite of in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 抑 read?
抑 is read ヨク・おさ.える. Reading it inside real words — 抑制 and 抑圧 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 抑 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 抑 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 抑 in a word?
A common word containing 抑 is 抑制 (よくせい) — "suppression". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 抑 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 抑 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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