控
Kanji · N1
控 / withdraw
Kanji for withdraw, draw in, or hold back.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ひか.える、ひか.え | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
控 carries the meaning withdraw, draw in, or hold back.
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Common compounds with 控
控えひかえreserve / spare / backup
控えるひかえるto be temperate in / to refrain / to abstain
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