JMdict: 1279060

控える 【ひかえる】

  1. [v1,vt] to be temperate in; to refrain; to abstain; to hold back; to restrain oneself from excessive ...
  2. [v1,vt] to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number)
  3. [v1,vi] to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
  4. [v1,vi] to be soon; to be in the offing
  5. [v1,vt] to be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.)
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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