[ひかえる, hikaeru](v1) (1) to be temperate in; to restrain oneself from excessive ...; (2) to make notes; (3) to hold back; (4) to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for; (5) to be soon; to be in the offing; (6) to be in a close relationship (e.g. as a backer, etc.); (P)#17095[Add to Longdo]
[ひかえめ, hikaeme](adj-na, n, adj-no) moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing; unassuming; well-behaved; low-key; temperate; in small quantities[Add to Longdo]