noun
Something kept in reserve or as a spare, such as a backup person, item, or resource.
選手が足りないので、控えのメンバーを呼んだ。
We were short of players, so we called in the reserve members.
Let's keep a spare flashlight ready in case of a power outage.
noun
A written note or record kept for reference, such as a memo or a personal copy of a document.
会議の内容を控えに取っておいてください。
Please keep a note of the meeting contents.
契約書の控えをファイルに保管している。
I keep a copy of the contract in a file.
noun, noun, used as a suffix
duplicate; copy; stub; receipt
A duplicate or copy of a document, ticket stub, or receipt. Often used as a suffix in compounds like 控え室 (waiting room) or 控え選手 (reserve player).
領収書の控えをください。
Please give me a copy of the receipt.
半券はチケットの控えとしてお持ちください。
Please keep the stub as your ticket record.
noun
waiting one's turn; being on standby
The state of waiting for one's turn or being on standby, often used in contexts like appointments or performances.
診察の控えの人がまだ何人かいる。
There are still several people waiting for their medical examination.
次の出番まで控えで待っていてください。
Please wait on standby until your next turn.