控える

Meanings

1. 1.
   v1, vtto be temperate in; to refrain; to abstain; to hold back; to restrain oneself from excessive ...
2. 2.
   v1, vtto make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number)
3. 3.
   v1, vito be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
4. 4.
   v1, vito be soon; to be in the offing
5. 5.
   v1, vtto be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.)

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