Translation of "abstain" into Japanese

慎む, 差し控える, 棄権 are the top translations of "abstain" into Japanese.

abstain verb grammar

(intransitive) Refrain from (something); hold one's self aloof; to forbear or keep from doing, especially an indulgence of the passions or appetites; -- with from . [..]

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  • 慎む

    verb

    refrain from

  • 差し控える

    verb

    refrain from

  • 棄権

    verb noun

    refrain from voting

    When it was time to vote, he abstained.

    いざ投票という時、彼は棄権した。

  • Less frequent translations

    • 控える
    • 断つ
    • 絶つ
    • 截つ
    • つつしむ
    • たつ
    • 謹む
    • 禁煙
    • さしひかえる
    • 投票を棄権する
    • 節制する
    • 自制する

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