ひか
Meanings
Verb (1-dan, transitive)
1. to be temperate in; to refrain; to abstain; to hold back; to restrain oneself from excessive ...
2. to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number)
Verb (1-dan, intransitive)
3. to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
4. to be soon; to be in the offing
Verb (1-dan, transitive)
5. to be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.)
Kanji used
refrain
Pitch accent
える
かえ
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Used in vocabulary (2 in total)
to be moderate in; to be temperate in; to refrain (from doing); to withhold (an announcement, comment, etc.); to be beside; to be close by
to be moderate in; to be temperate in; to refrain (from doing); to withhold (an announcement, comment, etc.); to be beside; to be close by
Examples (9 in total)
I'm cutting down on sweets.
Please refrain from smoking.
I'll abstain from going out today.
Refrain from showering or bathing today.
Please refrain from smoking in public places.
My doctor told me to cut down on salt.
The doctor advised him to keep away from drinking.
My physician advised me to refrain from alcohol for the time being.
The teacher told the pupils to put those words down in their notebooks.