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控
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
ひか.える・ひか.え
hikaeru / hikae
withdraw · draw in · hold back · refrain from · be moderate
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Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
控=
扌空
hand + 空
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and empty. Emptying hand.
Symbolism
Refrain, deduct, appeal. Represents restraining.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
控えめは美徳
ひかえめはびとく
Modesty is a virtue
Being reserved is admirable
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 控 mean in Japanese?
控 means withdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate.
How do you read 控?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: ひか.える、ひか.え (hikaeru, hikae).
How many strokes does 控 have?
控 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 控 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 控 (withdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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