Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 控え(ひかえ) in Japanese

控え, 扣え
Kana Reading
ひかえ
Romaji
hikae
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    reserve; spare; backup
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    note; memorandum
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    duplicate; copy; stub (of a ticket, etc.)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    waiting one's turn


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

11 strokes

withdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate

On'Yomi: コウ

Kun'Yomi: ひか.える, ひか.え

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6 strokes

knock, strike, rap, tap, button

On'Yomi: コウ

Kun'Yomi: たた.く, ひか.える

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