“Holding back” in Japanese
Short answer
Holding back in Japanese is “売り控え” (uribikae). Full meaning: holding back (from selling), standing out.
Other ways to say “Holding back” in Japanese
ウェイティング
weetingu tactic of avoiding hitting the ball (e.g. to tire out the pitcher); waiting, holding back, refraining
遠慮
enryo reserve, constraint, restraint, modesty, diffidence, hesitation, holding back, discretion, tact, thoughtfulness; declining, refraining; forethought, foresight
制
sei system, organization, organisation, imperial command, laws, regulation, control, government, suppression, restraint, holding back, establishment
ウエイティング
ueetingu tactic of avoiding hitting the ball (e.g. to tire out the pitcher); waiting, holding back, refraining
えんりょ
enryo reserve, constraint, restraint, modesty, diffidence, hesitation, holding back, discretion, tact, thoughtfulness; declining, refraining; forethought, foresight
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