Vocab Info
N1 Ichidan verb, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb
控えるto be temperate in, to refrain, to abstain, to hold back, to restrain oneself from excessive ..., to make notes, to jot down (e.g. phone number), to be in preparation for, to be in waiting for, to be soon, to be in the offing, to be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.)
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Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.
to be temperate in, to refrain, to abstain, to hold back, to restrain oneself from excessive ...
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
2.
to make notes, to jot down (e.g. phone number)
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
3.
to be in preparation for, to be in waiting for
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
4.
to be soon, to be in the offing
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
5.
to be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.)
All Forms
控える 【ひかえる】、扣える 【ひかえる】
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役者が舞台の裏に控えています。
The actor is waiting backstage.
試合が二日後に控えているので緊張しています。
With the match just two days away, I'm starting to feel nervous.
家来は主人の後ろに控えて目立たないようにするべきだ。
A servant should stay behind their master and avoid standing out.
酒を控えるようにしてからというもの、体重がスルスルと落ちていった。
Ever since I cut back on drinking, the weight has been coming off effortlessly.
母:「忘れっぽいなら、大事な予定の日程を手帳に控えるようにするまでだよ!」
Mother: 'If you're so forgetful, just write down important dates in your planner!'
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