The kanji character 抑 primarily conveys the meanings of "to suppress," "to restrain," "to check," "to control," or "to curb." It implies holding back or preventing something from happening or expressing itself. It can also suggest an act of holding down or pressing something.

・On-yomi (音読み): ⚫︎ ヨク (yoku) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): ⚫︎ おさ抑える (osa抑eru) - to suppress, to restrain

⚫︎ 抑制 (yokusei) Translation: suppression, restraint ⚫︎ 抑圧 (yakuatsu) Translation: oppression, repression ⚫︎ 感情を抑える (kanjou o osa抑eru) Translation: to suppress one's emotions