控
ひか.える
hikaeru
JLPT N111 strokesKanjiLevel 87 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
控 is the kanji for "Refrain". The most common reading is ひか.える (hikaeru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Refrain
Also : Withdraw · Draw in · Hold back · Be moderate
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Readings
kunひか.える/ hikaerukunひか.え/ hikaeonこう/ kou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
扌空
Example Sentences
彼は攻撃を控えて防御に専念した。
かれはこうげきをひかえてぼうぎょにせんねんした。
He refrained from attacking and focused on defense.
スタッフは賃金控除について質問した。
すたっふはちんぎんこうじょについてしつもんした。
The staff asked about wage deductions.
Vocabulary using 控
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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