てびかえる
Verb, Transitive
1.
to hang (hold) back, to hold off, to refrain, to reduce or cut back on
2.
to jot down a note
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健康のため、お酒の量を手控えることにした。
For my health, I decided to cut back on the amount of alcohol I drink.
彼女は人前で感情を表に出すのを手控えるタイプだ。
She is the type to refrain from showing her emotions in front of others.
経済状況を考慮し、企業は新規投資を手控える傾向にある。
Considering the economic situation, companies tend to hold back on new investments.
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