To Hold Something Down
To Grasp Something
transitive verb, ichidan verb
The kanji means push, and this verb means things like to hold something down and to grasp something. This verb is pretty versatile, and you can use it if you're holding down a piece of paper, holding a cloth to a wound, or grasping a concept.
This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, so hopefully you can read this on your own.
ポイントを押さえる
to grasp the point, to keep to the point
口を押さえる
to cover one's mouth
頭を押さえる
to apply pressure to one's head
しっかり押さえる
to hold something down firmly, to master something
きちんと押さえる
to fully grasp something
まず押さえる
to get to grips with something first
手で押さえる
to hold down with one's hand
指で押さえる
to hold down with one's fingers
左手で押さえる
to hold down with one's left hand
必死に押さえる
to hold down frantically
宇宙人は左手でガッと男の頭を押さえた。
The alien held down the man's head forcefully with his left hand.
この単語は大事なので、しっかり押さえておきましょう！
These words are important, so make sure to master them!
どうしたの、お腹押さえて。
What's wrong? You're holding your stomach.