控

Kanji
控
Level
N2
Meaning
withdraw, hold back
On'yomi
コウ
Kun'yomi
ひか.える
Strokes
11
Common compounds

控除(こうじょ, deduction) 控え室(ひかえしつ, waiting room)

Memory hook

Use your hand (扌) to control an empty (空) space, holding back.

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