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控: hold back

hold back; refrain; wait in reserve
11 strokesSecondary · Stage 1 (about 4級)in 11 words here

Readings

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コウ
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ひかえる・ひかえ

控える(ひかえる) "hold back; wait"; 控え室(ひかえしつ) "waiting room". こう in 控除(こうじょ) "deduction", 控訴(こうそ) "appeal".

Stroke order · 11 strokes

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Key words

控えるひかえるto hold back; to cut down on
控え室ひかえしつwaiting room
控除こうじょdeduction
控訴こうそappeal (to a higher court)

Example sentences

The doctor told me to cut back on salt.

Medical expenses are deducted from your taxes.

Please wait in the waiting room until your turn.

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