Definition of 控え (ひかえ)

ひか

控え

ひかえ

hikae

noun
1.
reserve, spare, backup
2.
note, memorandum
noun, noun (suffix)
3.
duplicate, copy, stub (of a ticket, etc.)
noun
4.
waiting one's turn
Other readings:
扣え【ひかえ】
Related Kanji
withdraw, draw in, hold back, refrain from, be moderate
knock, strike, rap, tap, button