Word details

慎み

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 慎み.

Dictionary

Entry

慎み謹み虔みつしみ慎しみ虔しみNounFreq #33507
1

modesty; self-control; discretion

Examples
若い娘には慎みが似つかわしい。
Modesty is befitting to a young girl.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

humility, be careful, discreet, prudent

13 strokesFrequency 999JLPT N1Grade 8

On

シン

Kun

つつし.むつつ.ましいつつしつつし.み

Nanori

ちかのりまことみつ

discreet, reverently, humbly

17 strokesFrequency 2,068JLPT N1Grade 8

On

キン

Kun

つつし.む

respect

10 strokes

On

ケン

Kun

つつし.む

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