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控えめに言う 【ひかえめにいう】

  1. [exp,v5u] to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
控 Withdraw, Draw In, Hold Back, Refrain From, Be Moderate コウ ひか.える, ひか.え
言 Say, Word ゲン, ゴン い.う, こと