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自粛

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 自粛

しゅく
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #25533
1

self-restraint; voluntary restraint; self-imposed control; self-discipline

Examples
彼は自粛の波に乗らなかった。
He refused to exercise self-restraint.

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 19
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

oneself

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みずか.ら
おの.ずから
おの.ずと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
より
11 strokes
Frequency: 1549
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

solemn
quietly
softly

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュク
スク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つつし.む
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