牽制
牽制する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 牽制する | 牽制しない |
| Polite | 牽制します | 牽制しません |
| Past polite | 牽制しました | 牽制しませんでした |
| Past | 牽制した | 牽制しなかった |
| Te-form | 牽制して | 牽制しないで |
| Desire | 牽制したい | 牽制したくない |
| Potential | 牽制できる | 牽制できない |
| Passive | 牽制される | 牽制されない |
| Causative | 牽制させる | 牽制させない |
| Causative passive | 牽制させられる | 牽制させられない |
| Volitional | 牽制しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 牽制しましょう | |
| Imperative | 牽制しろ | 牽制するな |
| Conditional | 牽制すれば | 牽制しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 牽制したら | 牽制しなかったら |
Meanings
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
General term for holding someone or something back, preventing free action, or discouraging a course of action. Often used in political, social, or interpersonal contexts.
The opposition party kept the ruling party's recklessness in check.
He made a remark that seemed to discourage his rival's move.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Military or strategic use: containing enemy forces, creating a diversion, or making a show of force to restrict the opponent's options.
A small unit was dispatched to contain the enemy forces.
They diverted the opponent with a feint operation and moved the main force in another direction.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
pickoff throw; holding a runner
Baseball term: a throw to a base to keep a runner close or to attempt a pickoff. Often used in the compound 牽制球.
See also: 牽制球
The pitcher threw a pickoff throw to first base.
He threw several pickoff throws to hold the runner on base.
Usage patterns
- 〈相手〉を牽制するto check/hold someone in check
The opposition party made a statement to check the ruling party's moves.
- 〈相手〉の動きを牽制するto contain or restrict the enemy's movements
A unit of our forces contained the enemy's movements.
- 牽制球を投げるto throw a pickoff throw
The pitcher threw a pickoff to first base.
- 牽制し合うto keep each other in check
The two candidates are keeping each other in check.