謹慎
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 謹慎
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)
Kanji in this Word
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
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
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