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refrain · hold back · wait · make a copy
N1On: こうKun: ひかえる、ひかえ
Memory Aid
Imagine holding your HAND (手) back, leaving the space in front of you EMPTY (空), as you REFRAIN from action or WAIT patiently.
Vocabulary
控えるひかえるto hold back, to refrain, to be on standby
控え室ひかえしつwaiting room, lounge
控除こうじょdeduction, subtraction
控えめひかえめmoderate, reserved, modest
控訴こうそappeal (a lawsuit)
Example Sentences
彼は感情を控えるのが苦手だ。
He is bad at holding back his emotions.
会議が始まるまで、隣の部屋で控えてください。
Please wait in the next room until the meeting starts.
念のため、書類の控えを取っておいた。
Just in case, I kept a copy of the document.
税金の控除について詳しく調べた。
I looked into tax deductions in detail.