Results, 控え目 #v

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控えめに言う【ひかえめにいうhikaemeniiu】控え目に言う・控えめにいう・控目に言う Inflection

expression / godan ~う verb:

  • to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least

Kanji

控

コウKOU・ひかえるhika.eru・ひかえhika.e

withdraw; draw in; hold back; refrain from; be moderate

目

モクMOKU・ボクBOKU・めme・~め me・ま~ma

eye; class; look; insight; experience; care; favor


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