慎む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 慎む
1
Usu. 慎む
to be careful; to be discreet
Examples
時が時だからことばを慎みなさい。
As the situation is delicate, you should be careful of what you say.
2
Usu. 慎む
to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to abstain
Examples
でしゃばるのは慎んでください。
Please refrain from pushing forward.
3
謹む only
to be reverent
4
to be purified; to be chaste
Kanji in this Word
慎
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
謹
17 strokes
Frequency: 2068
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
discreet
reverently
humbly
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つつし.む
虔
10 strokes
Meanings
respect
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つつし.む
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