“Refraining” in Japanese
Short answer
Refraining in Japanese is “遠慮” (enryo). Full meaning: reserve, constraint, restraint, modesty, diffidence, hesitation, holding back, discretion, tact, thoughtfulness; declining, refraining; forethought, foresight.
Other ways to say “Refraining” 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
えんりょ
enryo reserve, constraint, restraint, modesty, diffidence, hesitation, holding back, discretion, tact, thoughtfulness; declining, refraining; forethought, foresight
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
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