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差し控える 【さしひかえる】

  1. [v1,vt] to be moderate in; to be temperate in; to not do too much of
  2. [v1,vt] to refrain (from doing); to withhold (an announcement, comment, etc.)
  3. [v1,vi] to be beside; to be close by
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
差 Distinction, Difference, Variation, Discrepancy, Margin, Balance サ さ.す, さ.し 4
控 Withdraw, Draw In, Hold Back, Refrain From, Be Moderate コウ ひか.える, ひか.え