手て控びかえる

ichidan verb, transitive verb

hold back; refrain; cut back

Used when someone deliberately restrains an action, reduces consumption, or holds off on doing something. Often implies self-control or moderation.

• 健けん康こうのために、甘あまいものを手て控びかえている。

  I'm cutting back on sweets for my health.

• 彼かれは発はつ言げんを手て控びかえた。

  He refrained from speaking.

ichidan verb, transitive verb

jot down; note down

Used for quickly writing something down as a memo or note, often for later reference. Less common than sense 1.

• 要よう点てんを手て控びかえておいた。

  I jotted down the main points.