JLPT N1

refrain; withdraw; appeal

Item 469 of 642 | 11 strokes | Radical: 扌 (hand)

Readings

On'yomiコウ
Kun'yomiひか.える

Mnemonic

A HAND held back, REFRAINING from action.

Example Words

控除 (こうじょ) deduction
控訴 (こうそ) appeal (legal)
控室 (ひかえしつ) waiting room