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扣える

ひかえる

Common

Variants

  • 扣えるひかえる
  • 控えるひかえる

Meanings

  1. to be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.)
  2. to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
  3. to be soon; to be in the offing
  4. to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number)
  5. to be temperate in; to refrain; to abstain; to hold back; to restrain oneself from excessive ...

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