ツボを押 さえる
tsubō osaeru
1. to grasp the important points; to hit the right points
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1. to grasp the important points; to hit the right points
1. to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions)
2. to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check
1. to pin down; to hold down
2. to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain)
+ 3 additional meanings1. tsubo; traditional unit of land area, approx. 3.3 square meters — explanation
2. tsubo; traditional unit of fabric or paper area, approx. 9.18 square centimeters — explanation
+ 2 additional meanings1. grain; bead
2. counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
1. Let's restrain.; Let's hold back.
1. If/when suppressed; If/when restrained
1. Restrain.; Suppress.
1. Seems to be suppressing; Looks like it's holding back