Yokushi

抑止 (Yokushi) is a Japanese noun meaning “keeping in check, holding back, deterrence, restraint”.

Meanings

  1. noun, suru verb, transitive verbkeeping in check; holding back; deterrence; restraint; suppression

Kanji in 抑止

repressstop

Related words

to stopto stop (an activity)to stopin the first placeto stop (moving)to remainprohibitionto stop (doing)interruptionto keep within limits (e.g. spending)to catchstoppage