osaeru mitai
1. Seems to be holding back; Appears restrained
★ Common
Verb
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1. Seems to be holding back; Appears restrained
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. -like; sort of
1. Want to drink.
1. Want to grasp; Want to catch
1. Want to finish; Want to settle
1. Want to ask; Want to request
1. Want to assemble; Want to form
1. Want to rub.; Want to knead.