～を控えて
wo hikaete
With ... approaching; ahead of
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
N + を控えて／を控えたN
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Introduces an approaching event that prompts preparation or affects feelings; distinguish refraining from an action.
Examples 例文
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大切な会議を控えて、早めに休むことにした。
With the important event, the meeting, approaching, I decided to rest early.
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大切な試験を控えて、早めに休むことにした。
With the important event, the exam, approaching, I decided to rest early.
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大切な研修を控えて、早めに休むことにした。
With the important event, the training session, approaching, I decided to rest early.
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大切な発表会を控えて、早めに休むことにした。
With the important event, the presentation event, approaching, I decided to rest early.
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大切な面接を控えて、早めに休むことにした。
With the important event, the interview, approaching, I decided to rest early.
How related patterns differ 比較
た上で requires a prior step; dictionary form plus 上で sets an activity's scope. 最中に means in the middle, while 拍子に often triggers an accidental result. に先立って precedes an occasion; に際して introduces the occasion itself.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～を控えて | With ... approaching; ahead of | 大切な会議を控えて、早めに休むことにした。 With the important event, the meeting, approaching, I decided to rest early. |
| ～た上で | After doing; once completed | 資料を確認した上で、最終的に判断します。 After checking the documents, I will make a final decision. |
| ～上で | In doing; in terms of | 資料を確認する上で、この一覧が役に立つ。 This list is useful when you check the documents. |
| ～最中に | In the middle of | 会議の最中に、火災報知器が鳴った。 A fire alarm rang in the middle of the meeting. |
| ～に先立つ | Prior to; in advance of | 会議に先立って、会場の安全を確認した。 Prior to the meeting, we checked the safety of the venue. |
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