abstain in Japanese
abstain in Japanese is 差し控える, 慎む, 棄権 — abstain means to deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
abstain in Japanese
差し控える
Pronounced: sashihikaeru
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
慎む
Pronounced: tsutsushimu
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
棄権
Pronounced: kiken
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
What does "abstain" mean?
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verb To deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
"He decided to abstain from alcohol during training."
abstain in a sentence
- He decided to abstain from alcohol during training.
- Two council members chose to abstain rather than vote.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "abstain" in Japanese?
"abstain" in Japanese is 差し控える, 慎む, 棄権. abstain means: To deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
How do you pronounce 差し控える?
"abstain" in Japanese is 差し控える, pronounced "sashihikaeru".
How do you use "abstain" in a sentence?
Example: "He decided to abstain from alcohol during training." In Japanese, "abstain" is 差し控える, 慎む, 棄権.
Are there other ways to say "abstain" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "abstain": 差し控える, 慎む, 棄権.
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