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Kanji 控

11 strokes

Meaning

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

On'yomi
コウ
Kun'yomi
ひかえるひかえ
Strokes
11
JLPT
N1
School grade
Secondary school
Kanken
3級
Frequency
#1000 / 2500

Stroke order

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8
  9. 9
  10. 10
  11. 11

Words with 控

  • 控除

    こうじょ

    deduction, subtraction

    N1
  • 控室

    ひかえしつ

    waiting room

    N1
  • 控える

    ひかえる

    to hold back; to make notes

    N1

Example sentences

  • 税務署ぜいむしょは控除こうじょを認みとめた。

    The tax agent allowed the deduction.

  • 医者いしゃは彼かれに酒さけを控ひかえるように忠告ちゅうこくした。

    The doctor advised him to keep away from drinking.

  • 甘あまい飲のみ物ものを控ひかえてください。

    Avoid sugary drinks.

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