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口を慎む

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 口を慎む

くちをつつしむ
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #37005
1

to be careful in speech

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
Frequency: 284
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

mouth

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くち
13 strokes
Frequency: 999
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

humility
be careful
discreet
prudent

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つつし.む
つつ.ましい
つつし
つつし.み
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ちか
のり
まこと
みつ
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