控える
hikaeru
to draw in; to hold back; to make notes; to be temperate in
Example sentences
当分の間はアルコールを控えるようにと、医者に忠告された。
My physician advised me to refrain from alcohol for the time being.
痩せたいなら間食は控えるべきだ。
If you want to become thin, you should cut back on the between-meal snacks.
医者は彼に酒を控えるように忠告した。
The doctor advised him to keep away from drinking.