Definition of 扣える
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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.)
