誤解を招くような発言は控えるべきだ。
One should refrain from remarks that invite misunderstanding.
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I am refraining from salt for my health.
不要な外出は控えてください。
Please refrain from unnecessary outings.
相手の気持ちをくんで、発言を控えた。
I took the other person's feelings into consideration and refrained from speaking.
長時間の通話は控えてください。
Please refrain from long phone calls.
不必要な外出は控えましょう。
Let's avoid unnecessary outings.
仕事中は私用の電話を控えるようにしている。
I try to refrain from personal calls while at work.
彼は健康のためにアルコールを控えている。
He is cutting back on alcohol for his health.
その車のナンバーを控えておいてください。
Please write down the license plate number of that car.
侍従は天皇陛下のお側に常に控えている。
The chamberlains are always in attendance by the Emperor's side.
Usage Notes
A broad verb with several meanings: to limit consumption (food/drink), to hold back from an action, to wait in a nearby room, to write something down, or to have something approaching in the near future.
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