手控え (てびかえ, tebikae) Japanese meaning: note | Kotomoraに
書
き
留
め
た
。
I wrote down the person in charge's name in my notes.
Usage patterns
手控えを取るto jot down a memo for later reference
I jotted down the meeting content as a memo.
〈事〉に手控えが見られるsigns of restraint are seen in ~
Consumers are showing restraint in their shopping.
手控えを見るto check one's personal notes
He explained while checking his notes.
〈事〉を手控えするto hold off on / refrain from doing something
Due to the drop in stock prices, investors held off on buying.
