Word details

差し控える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 差し控える.

Dictionary

Entry

差し控える差控えるさしひかえるIchidan verbFreq #47678
1

Transitive verb

to be moderate in; to be temperate in; to not do too much of

2

Transitive verb

to refrain (from doing); to withhold (an announcement, comment, etc.)

3

Intransitive verb

to be beside; to be close by

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

差

distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance

10 strokesFrequency 449JLPT N2Grade 4

On

サ

Kun

さ.すさ.し
控

withdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate

11 strokesFrequency 1,000JLPT N1Grade 8

On

コウ

Kun

ひか.えるひか.え

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