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控えめ
ひかえめ
na-adjective
Meanings
1
moderate
2
reserved
3
modest
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Kanji in this word
控
Withdraw, Draw In, Hold Back
11 strokes
More words with
控
控除
こうじょ ·
subsidy
N1
控える
ひかえる ·
to hold back
N1
控室
ひかえしつ ·
waiting room
N1
控訴
こうそ ·
appeal to a higher court
控え
ひかえ ·
reserve
差し控える
Full entry on Jisho
さしひかえる ·
to be moderate in
控え室
ひかえしつ ·
waiting room
買い控え
かいびかえ ·
restrained buying