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VocabJLPT N3
to refrain
Ichidan VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to be temperate in
  2. 2. to refrain
  3. 3. to make notes
  4. 4. to be in preparation for
This verb has a few related meanings: to refrain from or hold back from doing something, or to wait nearby in readiness. It can also mean to note something down, or to be imminent, such as an upcoming event.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"I held back from snapping back" — good for you, seriously!

Sentence 2

What kind of situations make you hold back from speaking up?

Sentence 3

How much should I cut back on the salt?

Sentence 4

She was the one who told me, "Let's stop forcing ourselves to smile."

Sentence 5

No matter the situation, let's not go around dismissing other people's efforts!