hikaereba
1. If/when one refrains; If/when one holds back
★ Common
Verb
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1. If/when one refrains; If/when one holds back
1. to be temperate in; to refrain
2. to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number)
+ 3 additional meanings1. Want to refrain; Want to avoid
1. Don't control.; Don't restrain.
1. Don't hold back.; Don't restrain yourself.
1. Not controlling; Not restraining
1. To hold back; To refrain
1. Hold back.; Restrain yourself.
1. Controllable; Manageable
2. To be controlled; To be held accountable
1. Let's refrain.; Let's hold back.