refrain in Japanese
refrain in Japanese is リフレーン, 繰り返し句, 差し控える — refrain means to stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
refrain in Japanese
リフレーン
Pronounced: rifurēn
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.
繰り返し句
The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza.
差し控える
Pronounced: sashihikaeru
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
慎む
Pronounced: tsutsushimu
(intransitive, with preposition "from") To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain; to eschew [from 15th c.]
What does "refrain" mean?
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verb To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
"Please refrain from smoking near the entrance."
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noun A line or phrase repeated throughout a song or poem, often at the end of each verse.
"The crowd joined in on the chorus's catchy refrain."
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noun A frequently repeated remark, complaint, or idea.
""We need more funding" has become a familiar refrain among teachers."
refrain in a sentence
- Please refrain from smoking near the entrance.
- She refrained from commenting on the rumor.
- The crowd joined in on the chorus's catchy refrain.
- "We need more funding" has become a familiar refrain among teachers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "refrain" in Japanese?
"refrain" in Japanese is リフレーン, 繰り返し句, 差し控える. refrain means: To stop oneself from doing something; to hold back.
How do you pronounce リフレーン?
"refrain" in Japanese is リフレーン, pronounced "rifurēn".
How do you use "refrain" in a sentence?
Example: "Please refrain from smoking near the entrance." In Japanese, "refrain" is リフレーン, 繰り返し句, 差し控える.
Are there other ways to say "refrain" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "refrain": リフレーン, 繰り返し句, 差し控える, 慎む.
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