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Keyword
refrain
Info
FrequencyTop 1200-1300
Type
Jōyō 
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KankenLevel 3
Heisig1415
Readings
ひか
(94%)
こう
(1%)
Composed of
扌
left hand
空
empty air
Used in vocabulary (63 in total)
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
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Examples (22 in total)
I'm cutting down on sweets.
The teacher told the pupils to put those words down in their notebooks.
The doctor advised him to keep away from drinking.
The doctor has ordered the patient to abstain from wine.
I'll abstain from going out today.
Please refrain from smoking.
You should refrain from smoking more.
You should refrain from smoking.
Refrain from showering or bathing today.
As far as I know, Mr. Smith was a modest man.
Please refrain from smoking in public places.
My physician advised me to refrain from alcohol for the time being.
After winning the Nobel prize, she remained as modest as ever.
Please refrain from excessive drinking.
The tax agent allowed the deduction.
Luxury spending is ineligible for tax deductions.
That's putting it mildly.
To say the least, he seems to be a bad person.
He has too many interests, to put it mildly.
My doctor told me to cut down on salt.
Your contribution to the school is tax-deductible.
The defendant will appeal to a higher court.