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控え書き (ひかえがき, hikaegaki) Japanese meaning: memo | Kotomora
じ 字
Kanji 控 withdraw, draw in, hold back Related words メモ メモ is a more common, everyday word for a quick note or memo, while 控え書き implies a slightly more formal or deliberate written record, often kept for reference.
覚おぼえ 書がき 覚書 is similar but can also refer to a memorandum of understanding or a more formal document, whereas 控え書き is typically a personal note or informal record.
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I summarized the meeting content in a memo.
I jotted down the phone number as a note so I wouldn't forget.
控ひか える
Etymology Compound of 控え (ひかえ, 'reserve, copy, note') + 書き (かき, 'writing'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word literally suggests a written copy or note kept in reserve.
