NichiDict

控え

ひかえ
扣え
[hikae]

Meanings

1.Noun

reserve; spare; backup

2.Noun

note; memorandum

3.NounSuffix

duplicate; copy; stub (of a ticket, etc.); receipt

4.Noun

waiting one's turn

Examples

領収書の控えをどうぞ。

Here is your copy of the receipt.

控えの選手が呼ばれて、準備を始めた。

The reserve players were called and began to prepare.

大事な書類は必ず控えを取っておくべきです。

You should always keep a copy of important documents.