控: the kanji for refrain; wait
控 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means refrain; wait. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
控 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
控 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
コウ (kou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 控除こうじょ · kōjo | deduction |
| 控訴こうそ · kōso | appeal |
ひかえる (hikaeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 控えるひかえる · hikaeru | to refrain; to note down; to be near |
| 控えひかえ · hikae | copy; reserve |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 医者に甘い物を控えるように言われた。Isha ni amai mono o hikaeru yō ni iwareta.The doctor told me to cut down on sweets.
- 試験を来週に控えている。Shiken o raishū ni hikaete iru.I have an exam coming up next week.
- 電話番号を手帳に控えた。Denwa bangō o techō ni hikaeta.I wrote the phone number down in my planner.
- 領収書の控えを保管する。Ryōshūsho no hikae o hokan suru.I keep a copy of the receipt.
- 医療費は税金から控除される。Iryōhi wa zeikin kara kōjo sareru.Medical expenses are deducted from taxes.
Questions about 控
How many strokes does 控 have?
控 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 控?
The on readings are kou (コウ). The kun readings are hikaeru (ひかえる).
What JLPT level is 控?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 控
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.