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[ひか()·]
hikae
noun, noun, used as a suffix

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[ひか()·]
hikae

English Meaning(s) for 控え

noun
  1. reserve; spare; backup
  2. note; memorandum
noun, noun, used as a suffix
  1. duplicate; copy; stub (of a ticket, etc.)
noun
  1. waiting one's turn

Definition and Synonyms for 控え

Jotting a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
Synonyms: メモ, メモランダム, 備忘録, 手控え, 手控える, 控え, 控える, 覚書
Memoranda a written proposal or reminder
Synonyms: メモ, さとり, メモランダム, 備忘録, 手控え, 手控える, 控え, 控える, 控え帳, 控え書き, 覚え, 覚える, 覚書
Backup Man someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Synonyms: スタンドイン, ピンチヒッター, 代わり, 代わり, 代人, 代員, 代役, 代り役, 代理, 代理人, 代理者, 代行, 吹き替え, 吹き替える, 控え, 控える, 換える, 替え, 替わる, 替え玉, 補欠, 身代わり
Substitute an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
Synonyms: サブ, 控え, 控える, 控え選手, 補欠, 補欠選手
Stockpile something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose
Synonyms: リザーブ, 予備, 備蓄, 控え, 控える, 蓄え, 蓄える, 蓄積, 貯蓄

Meanings for each kanji in 控え

» withdraw; draw in; hold back; refrain from; be moderate

Categories 控え is a member of

Note a brief written record
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Compeer a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
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Jock a person trained to compete in sports
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Accumulation profits that are not paid out as dividends but are added to the capital base of the corporation
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 控え

Sample Sentences for 控え

There is an anteroom adjoining the library.

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