控え

ひかえ · hikae

JLPT N2

Meaning

reserve, substitute, backup, copy, duplicate, note, memorandum, waiting room (in compounds)

Examples

• 領収書の控えを保管してください。 — Please keep a copy of the receipt.
• 彼は控えの選手として試合に出た。 — He played in the game as a substitute player.
• 会議の議事録の控えを取っておく。 — I'll keep a copy of the meeting minutes.