控える
N1ひかえる
扣える
[hikaeru]
Definitions
1.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to be temperate in; to refrain; to abstain; to hold back; to restrain oneself from excessive ...
2.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number)
3.Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
4.Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
to be soon; to be in the offing
5.Ichidan verb; transitive verb
to be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.)
Example Sentences
医者から飲酒を控えるように言われました。
I was told to refrain from drinking.
試合を翌日に控えて選手たちは練習に励んでいます。
With the match scheduled for the next day, the players are diligently practicing.
塩分を控えるように言われました。
I was told to reduce salt intake.