控える
ひかえる
hikaeru
verbVocabularyLevel 100 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

控える (ひかえる (hikaeru)) means "to be temperate in". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to be temperate in

Also : to refrain · to abstain · to hold back · to make notes

Example Sentences

まいにち、控えます。

まいにち、ひかえます。

I like to be temperate in.

私は控えます。

わたしはひかえます。

I can be temperate in.

Kanji in this word

控
Withdraw
Kunひか.える、ひか.え
Onこう
JLPT N1

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