Word Meaning 控える
控える is read as ひかえる (hikaeru) and means to be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.).
Meaning
English
- to be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.)
- to be in preparation for
- to be in waiting for
- to be soon
- to be in the offing
- to make notes
- to jot down (e.g. phone number)
- to be temperate in
Reading
Kana
ひかえる
Romaji
hikaeru
Writing Variants
- 扣える ひかえる hikaeru
Stroke Sequence
3 Characters • 14 Total StrokesStudy Signals and Categories
Related Vocabulary
Max. 12Example Sentences
9彼は感情を表に控えるタイプだ。
かれはかんじょうをおもてにひかえるたいぷだ。
He is the type who keeps his feelings in check and does not show them openly.
塩分を控えるように言われました。
I've been told to cut down on salt.
医者は彼に酒を控えるように忠告した。
The doctor advised him to keep away from drinking.
送料が高くなって買い控えるようになった。
The shipping cost was too expensive, so I decided against buying it.
僕はジムに飲みすぎは控えるように言った。
I told Jim to restrain himself from drinking too much.
過度な飲酒は差し控えるようにしてください。
Please refrain from excessive drinking.
かかりつけの医者が、塩分を控えるようにって言ったんだよ。
My doctor told me to cut down on salt.
当分の間はアルコールを控えるようにと、医者に忠告された。
My physician advised me to refrain from alcohol for the time being.
患者さんが動揺する可能性が考えられる場合は、情報を差し控えることもあります。
Information is sometimes held back from patients when it is thought it might upset them.