手控える
tebikaeru
to hang (hold) back, to hold off, to refrain, to reduce or cut back on
All Senses
  1. tebikaeru to hang (hold) back, to hold off, to refrain, to reduce or cut back on; to jot down a note
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Kanji Breakdown
Hand
On: しゅ,ず Kun: て,て-,-て,た-
4 strokes N4
Withdraw, Draw In, Hold Back, Refrain From, Be Moderate
On: こう Kun: ひか.える,ひか.え
11 strokes N1
How to Use This Word
Ru-verb (一段動詞)
Pattern
手控える → 手控えます → 手控えて → 手控えた

💡 Remove る and add ます (polite), て-form, or た (past).

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毎朝手控えるのが好きです。
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