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控える

ひかえる

to be temperate in

Pronunciation

ひ か え る

ひ か え る

Contains Kanji

控
こう
withdraw

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Definitions

Common N1
Ichidan verb, transitive verb

1. To be temperate in; To refrain; To abstain; To hold back; To restrain oneself from excessive ...

2. To make notes; To jot down (e.g. phone number)

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

3. To be in preparation for; To be in waiting for

4. To be soon; To be in the offing

Ichidan verb, transitive verb

5. To be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.)

OTHER FORMS

扣える
Common N1

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