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慎む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 慎む.
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Entry
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
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