差し控える

Reading

Kana: さしひかえる

Romaji: sashihikaeru

Definitions

v1

vt

1

to practice moderation in something; to not do too much of something

2

to refrain from doing something; to withhold (e.g. consent, announcement)

3

to be close by

Kanji

差

Readings: サ、 さ.す、 さ.し

Meanings: distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance

控

Readings: コウ、 ひか.える、 ひか.え

Meanings: withdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate