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控
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
ひか.える・ひか.え
hikaeru / hikae
withdraw · draw in · hold back · refrain from · be moderate
nature
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1000
Radical手hand(4)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
控=
扌空
hand + 空
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and empty. Emptying hand.
Symbolism
Refrain, deduct, appeal. Represents restraining.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
控えめは美徳
ひかえめはびとく
Modesty is a virtue
Being reserved is admirable