控

ONこう

KUNひかえる、ひかえ

Meanings

refrainhold backwaitmake a copy

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How to remember

Imagine holding your HAND (手) back, leaving the space in front of you EMPTY (空), as you REFRAIN from action or WAIT patiently.

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)