控えめ ひかえめ moderate #17,614 Meanings also 控え目 na-adjective, takes の, noun moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key; conservative (estimate); self-effacing; unassuming Its kanji 控 コウ · ひか.える、ひか.え withdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate In sentences Furigana お酒さけは控ひかえめに。 Drink responsibly. #9432629 タバコはもっと控ひかえめに。 You should refrain from smoking more. #4744088