osaetoku
1. To reserve; To secure
★ Common
Verb
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1. To reserve; To secure
1. particularly; especially
1. specific; particular
2. specifying; designating
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. obtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.); acquisition (of land, property, etc.)
1. good policy; wise policy
1. governor-general; governor
1. extra-large; king-size
1. worth; merit