慎む (つつしむ)to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation

to be careful; to be discreetGodan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb
to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to abstainGodan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb
to be reverentGodan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb
to be purified; to be chasteGodan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb

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Kanji in 慎む

慎Humility; Be Careful; DiscreetRead with its kun'yomi here · JLPT N1

Words that share its kanji

慎重しんちょうcareful; cautious
不謹慎ふきんしんindiscrete; imprudent
慎みつつしみmodesty; self-control
謹慎きんしんself restraint; moderating one's behaviour
口を慎むくちをつつしむto be careful in speech
意味慎重いみしんちょうwith profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance
慎しみつつしみmodesty; self-control
慎ましいつつましいmodest; reserved

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