JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
控 — withdraw
- Reading
- コウ・ひか.える・ひか.え
- Meaning
- withdraw; draw in; hold back; refrain from; be moderate
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
控 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コウ・ひか.える・ひか.え and it means withdraw; draw in; hold back; refrain from; be moderate. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
控 appears in everyday japanese words such as 控室 (waiting room), 控除 (deduction) and 控える (to draw in).
Japanese words containing 控
Frequently asked questions
What does 控 mean in Japanese?
控 means withdraw; draw in; hold back; refrain from; be moderate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 控 read?
控 is read コウ・ひか.える・ひか.え. Reading it inside real words — 控室 and 控除 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 控 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 控 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 控 in a word?
A common word containing 控 is 控室 (ひかえしつ) — "waiting room". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 控 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 控 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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