Japanese Word · Intermediate
手控える
jot down or make a note of
Pronunciation: [te̞bʲika̠e̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
jot down or make a note of
Example
傍に千鶴子がいるので今日の争いは手控えようと矢代は思っていたのだが、しかし、久慈は矢代に食いつかんばかりに詰めよった。
With Chizuko beside him, Yashiro thought they would refrain from arguing today, but Kuji pressed on, almost as if trying to bite Yashiro.
Practice tips
- Practice 手控える out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.