Word details

謹慎

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

Dictionary

Entry

謹慎んしんNounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #15946
1

self restraint; moderating one's own behavior; penitence; discipline

2

confinement (esp. to one's home); house arrest

3

suspension (from work or school)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

discreet, reverently, humbly

17 strokesFrequency 2,068JLPT N1Grade 8

On

キン

Kun

つつし.む

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

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