Meaning of 掣肘(せいちゅう) in Japanese

掣肘
Kana Reading
せいちゅう
Romaji
seichū
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
    Meaning
    restraint; restriction; control

Related Kanji

掣

12 strokes

pull back, restrain

On'Yomi: セイ, セツ

Kun'Yomi: ひ.く

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肘

7 strokes

elbow, arm

On'Yomi: チュウ

Kun'Yomi: ひじ

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