てびか 手控える Show inflections LinksSentence search for 手控えるSentence search for てびかえるKanji details for 手 and 控Edit in JMdict Ichidan verb, Transitive verb1. to hang (hold) back; to hold off; to refrain; to reduce or cut back onIchidan verb, Transitive verb2. to jot down a note Discussions Log in to talk about this word.