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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
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and empty. Emptying hand.
Symbolism
Refrain, deduct, appeal. Represents restraining.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Component Breakdown
控=
扌空
hand + 空
Words & Expressions
Words written with 控
控えひかえbackup
控除こうじょsubtraction
控訴こうそintermediate appeal
控えめひかえめlow-key
控えるひかえるabstain
控え室ひかえしつanteroom
Proverbs & Idioms
控えめは美徳
ひかえめはびとく
Modesty is a virtue
Being reserved is admirable
Other kanji with the same meaning
“be moderate”
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?
控 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means withdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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