Meaning of ひかえ in Japanese
Definition of ひかえ
Words related to ひかえ
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(v1) to be temperate in; to restrain oneself from excessive ...
あなたは喫煙をひかえるべきです。
You should refrain from smoking. -
to make notes
先生は生徒たちにそれらの単語をノートに控えておくよう指示した。
The teacher told the pupils to put those words down in their notebooks. - to hold back
- to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
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to be soon; to be in the offing
彼女は入試を控えて神経質になった。
She was nervous before the entrance exam. - to be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.)
- (n) waiting room
- (n) notebook
- (exp) with the election around the corner
- (n) detective's memoirs
- (n) memo; notes
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(n) anteroom; antechamber
書斎の隣に控えの間がある。
There is an anteroom adjoining the library.
