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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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Strokes11
Frequency#1000
Radicalhand(4)

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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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