控えるcommonJLPT N1
Ichidan verb
Ichidan verb, Transitive verb
1.to be temperate in; to refrain; to abstain; to hold back
- 2.
to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number)
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
3.to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
Example sentences
塩分を控えるように言われました。
I've been told to cut down on salt.
医者は彼に酒を控えるように忠告した。
The doctor advised him to keep away from drinking.
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